St Peter and St Paul Church of England Primary School, Eye
90%
Capacity
190
Pupils
1.6x
Demand
About St Peter and St Paul Church of England Primary School, Eye
St Peter and St Paul Church of England Primary School, Eye is a state-funded Church of England primary school serving the Mid Suffolk community, welcoming children from age 3 to 11. The school has 190 pupils on roll and is well-filled (90% of 210 places). Nursery provision is also available on site.
Ofsted has rated St Peter and St Paul Church of England Primary School, Eye "Good", the school is led by headteacher Gemma Watts, it falls under Suffolk local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 63% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — close to the national average. Additionally, ranked 6839th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 16th out of 39 in Mid Suffolk.
St Peter and St Paul Church of England Primary School, Eye is a popular choice with families — it received 27 applications for 17 places, making it 1.6x oversubscribed. Of these, 16 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 6 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Social, Emotional & Mental Health, Speech, Language & Communication and 3 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at St Peter and St Paul Church of England Primary School, Eye include Sensory Room, ICT Suite, Gymnasium, Art Studios, Playing Fields, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Cricket, Swimming, Gymnastics, Dance and 1 more, as well as clubs including Science Club, Coding, Drama, Art Club.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 22.2%, which is close to the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Mid Suffolk, St Peter and St Paul Church of England Primary School, Eye is one of the options available in the East of England region. Use Classpot to compare it side-by-side with nearby alternatives and find the best fit for your child.
Key Details
| School Type | Primary (State) |
| Age Range | 3 to 11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Church of England |
| Address | Church Street, Eye, Mid Suffolk, IP23 7BD |
| Headteacher | Gemma Watts |
| Local Authority | Suffolk |
| Number of Pupils | 190 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 22.2% |
| School Capacity | 190 / 210 (90% full) |
| Nursery Classes | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
21 Sept 2022Overall Effectiveness
Good
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 20 Nov 2022. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (63%)
6839th of 13,686
Nationally
734th of 1,612
In East of England
16th of 39
In Mid Suffolk
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
63%
Expected Standard
3%
Higher Standard
'22/23
62%
'23/24
63%
Source: Department for Education, 2023/24. National expected standard benchmark is around 65%.
SEND Support
Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
Facilities
6Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
9Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed17
27
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
16 families put this school as their 1st choice (59% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Church Street, Eye
Mid Suffolk, IP23 7BD
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