Stoke-by-Nayland Church of England Primary School
44%
Capacity
40
Pupils
2.6x
Demand
About Stoke-by-Nayland Church of England Primary School
Stoke-by-Nayland Church of England Primary School is a state-funded Church of England primary school serving the Babergh community, welcoming children from age 3 to 11. The school has 40 pupils on roll and is with plenty of spare capacity (44% of 90 places). Nursery provision is also available on site.
Ofsted has rated Stoke-by-Nayland Church of England Primary School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Kelly McGrath, it falls under Suffolk local authority.
Stoke-by-Nayland Church of England Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 13 applications for 5 places, making it 2.6x oversubscribed. Of these, 5 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 3 areas, including Social, Emotional & Mental Health, Speech, Language & Communication, Autistic Spectrum Disorder. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at Stoke-by-Nayland Church of England Primary School include Art Studios, ICT Suite, Library, Playing Fields, Outdoor Playground, Dining Hall, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Gymnastics, Cricket, Dance, Tennis and 2 more, as well as clubs including Art Club, Chess, Eco Club, Film Club and 2 more.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 57.6%, which is well above the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Babergh, Stoke-by-Nayland Church of England Primary School 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 | School Street, Nr Colchester, Babergh, CO6 4QY |
| Headteacher | Kelly McGrath |
| Local Authority | Suffolk |
| Number of Pupils | 40 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 57.6% |
| School Capacity | 40 / 90 (44% full) |
| Nursery Classes | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
26 Sept 2023Overall Effectiveness
Good
Source: Ofsted, 8 Nov 2023. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
SEND Support
Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
Facilities
7Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
12Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed5
13
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
5 families put this school as their 1st choice (38% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
School Street, Nr Colchester
Babergh, CO6 4QY
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