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Stoke-by-Nayland Church of England Primary School

Babergh, CO6 4QYPrimaryAges 3–11MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Good
Sep 2023
KS2 Results
No data
Competition
1.0×
Not oversubscribed
5 1st-choice / 5 places
Ranking
Not ranked

About Stoke-by-Nayland Church of England Primary School

Stoke-by-Nayland Church of England Primary School is a small village primary in Suffolk with just 40 pupils on roll against a capacity of 90, meaning it is operating at less than half its potential size. That spare capacity is not a sign of low demand, however: for the 2025/26 intake, the school received 13 applications for just 5 places, giving an oversubscription ratio of 2.6 and meaning every first-preference family secured a spot. The school serves a notably disadvantaged catchment, with 57.6% of pupils eligible for free school meals — far above the national average of around 23% and likely well above the Suffolk primary average too. As a Church of England school with nursery provision from age 3, it draws families from the Babergh area who want a faith-based start in a very small setting. Headteacher Kelly McGrath leads a mixed-gender, state primary that feels more like a village school than a large academy, and the numbers suggest it is a popular choice among local parents despite its size.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range3 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterChurch of England
AddressSchool Street, Nr Colchester, Babergh, CO6 4QY
HeadteacherKelly McGrath
Local AuthoritySuffolk
Number of Pupils40
Free School Meals (FSM)57.6%
School Capacity40 / 90 (44% full)
Nursery ClassesYes

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

26 Sept 2023
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Overall Effectiveness
Good
Quality of Education
Good
Behaviour & Attitudes
Good
Personal Development
Good
Leadership & Management
Good

Source: Ofsted, 8 Nov 2023. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

7
Art StudiosICT SuiteLibraryPlaying FieldsOutdoor PlaygroundDining HallChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

12

Sports

GymnasticsCricketDanceTennisNetballAthletics

Clubs & Activities

Art ClubChessEco ClubFilm ClubScience ClubBook Club

Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.

SEND Support

AutismMental HealthSpeech & Language

Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.

School day

Verified

Teaching hours

09:00 – 15:30

Breakfast club

07:30-08:50

After-school care

15:30-17:00

Source: stokebynaylandprimaryschool.org.uk. Extracted automatically — confirm with the school before relying on these times.

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Stoke-by-Nayland Church of England Primary School has been rated "Good" by Ofsted. This means the school provides a good standard of education and effectively supports all pupils to succeed.