Stratford St Mary Primary School
83%
Capacity
87
Pupils
2.3x
Demand
About Stratford St Mary Primary School
Stratford St Mary Primary School is a state-funded Does not apply primary school serving the Babergh community, welcoming children from age 4 to 11. The school has 87 pupils on roll and is well-filled (83% of 105 places).
Ofsted has rated Stratford St Mary Primary School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Karen Bilner, it falls under Suffolk local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 92% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — well above the national average. Additionally, placing it in the top 5% of schools nationally. Additionally, ranked 205th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 1st out of 34 in Babergh.
Stratford St Mary Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 35 applications for 15 places, making it 2.3x oversubscribed. Of these, 13 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 3 areas, including Moderate Learning Difficulty, Social, Emotional & Mental Health, Speech, Language & Communication. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at Stratford St Mary Primary School include ICT Suite, Library, Forest School, Sensory Room, Sports Hall, Outdoor Playground, Gymnasium, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Netball, Football, Athletics, Cricket, as well as clubs including Film Club, Coding, Chess, Eco Club.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 5.7%, which is well below the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Babergh, Stratford St Mary 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 | 4 to 11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Does not apply |
| Address | Stratford St Mary, Nr Colchester, Babergh, CO7 6YG |
| Headteacher | Karen Bilner |
| Local Authority | Suffolk |
| Number of Pupils | 87 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 5.7% |
| School Capacity | 87 / 105 (83% full) |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
14 Nov 2023Overall Effectiveness
Good
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 18 Dec 2023. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (92%)
205th of 13,686
Nationally
19th of 1,612
In East of England
1st of 34
In Babergh
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
92%
Expected Standard
8%
Higher Standard
'22/23
81%
'23/24
92%
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
8Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
8Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed15
35
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
13 families put this school as their 1st choice (37% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Stratford St Mary, Nr Colchester
Babergh, CO7 6YG
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