Tattingstone Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School
42%
Capacity
41
Pupils
5.0x
Demand
About Tattingstone Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School
Tattingstone Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School is a state-funded Church of England primary school serving the Babergh community, welcoming children from age 4 to 11. The school has 41 pupils on roll and is with plenty of spare capacity (42% of 98 places).
Ofsted has rated Tattingstone Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Beverley Derrett, it falls under Suffolk local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 60% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — close to the national average. Additionally, ranked 7948th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 21st out of 34 in Babergh.
Tattingstone Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 5 applications for 1 places, making it 5.0x oversubscribed. Of these, 1 were first-preference applications.
Tattingstone Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School parent feedback on Ofsted Parent View is positive, with 75% recommending the school (16 responses).
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 5 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Moderate Learning Difficulty, Social, Emotional & Mental Health and 2 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at Tattingstone Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School include Outdoor Playground, Sports Hall, Playing Fields, Library, Dining Hall, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Netball, Gymnastics, Swimming, Rounders and 3 more, as well as clubs including Gardening, Book Club, Science Club, Art Club.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 24.4%, which is close to the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Babergh, Tattingstone Church of England Voluntary Controlled 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 | Church of England |
| Address | Church Road, Ipswich, Babergh, IP9 2NA |
| Headteacher | Beverley Derrett |
| Local Authority | Suffolk |
| Number of Pupils | 41 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 24.4% |
| School Capacity | 41 / 98 (42% full) |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
4 Feb 2025Overall Effectiveness
Good
Latest inspection (4 Feb 2025): Standards maintained
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 1 Jul 2019. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (60%)
7948th of 13,686
Nationally
862nd of 1,612
In East of England
21st of 34
In Babergh
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
60%
Expected Standard
0%
Higher Standard
'22/23
71%
'23/24
60%
Source: Department for Education, 2023/24. National expected standard benchmark is around 65%.
Ofsted Parent View
16 responsesWould Recommend This School
Source: Ofsted Parent View (GOV.UK statistical data), Sep – Sep 2025
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
11Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed1
5
Extremely High Demand
Very competitive - significantly more applications than places
1 families put this school as their 1st choice (20% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
Frequently Asked Questions About Tattingstone Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School
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Contact Information
Church Road, Ipswich
Babergh, IP9 2NA
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