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The Pines Primary School

West Suffolk, IP28 8WLPrimaryAges 3–11MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Good
Dec 2022
KS2 Results
41%
meeting expected standard in RWM
Competition
1.3×
Oversubscribed
38 1st-choice / 29 places
Ranking
#12,300
of 13,686 nationally

About The Pines Primary School

The Pines Primary School in West Suffolk is a state primary for mixed genders aged 3 to 11, and its most recent Key Stage 2 results paint a mixed picture against the Suffolk local authority average. The LA average for pupils reaching the expected standard in reading, writing and maths combined is 58 per cent, but at The Pines, that figure sits at 41 per cent. That is a notable gap, and it places the school in the bottom half of primary schools in the West Suffolk area, ranking 40th out of 44. However, the picture is more nuanced when you look at individual subjects. In reading, 76 per cent of pupils hit the expected standard, and the average reading score of 104 is solid. Maths tells a similar story, with 65 per cent reaching the expected level and an average score of 100. The school's overall Ofsted rating is Good, awarded after its most recent graded inspection in December 2022, with all key areas — quality of education, behaviour, personal development, leadership and early years provision — judged Good.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range3 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterNone
AddressManor Wood, Bury St. Edmunds, West Suffolk, IP28 8WL
HeadteacherKerry Darby
Local AuthoritySuffolk
Number of Pupils244
Free School Meals (FSM)7.6%
School Capacity244 / 210 (116% full)
Nursery ClassesYes

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

13 Dec 2022
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Overall Effectiveness
Good
Quality of Education
Good
Behaviour & Attitudes
Good
Personal Development
Good
Leadership & Management
Good
Early Years Provision
Good

Source: Ofsted, 5 Feb 2023. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

SEND Support

AutismDyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguageHearingVisionPhysical

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

School day

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Teaching hours

08:55 – 15:15

Breakfast club

08:00-08:45

After-school care

15:15-17:30

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

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Frequently Asked Questions About The Pines Primary School

The Pines 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.