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Tollgate Primary School

West Suffolk, IP32 6DGPrimaryAges 3–11MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Good
Oct 2023
KS2 Results
67%
meeting expected standard in RWM
Competition
1.0×
Not oversubscribed
52 1st-choice / 52 places
Ranking
#5,557
of 13,686 nationally

About Tollgate Primary School

Tollgate Primary School in West Suffolk is a state primary for mixed-gender pupils aged 3 to 11, currently operating close to its capacity of 460 with 433 children on roll. The school serves a community where 30.2 per cent of pupils are eligible for free school meals, a figure that sits well above the national average for primary schools, which typically falls around 23 to 24 per cent, indicating a catchment with above-average economic disadvantage. Despite this, demand for places is strong. For the 2025/26 intake, the school received 71 applications for 52 places, giving an oversubscription ratio of 1.37 applicants per place. All 52 first-preference applicants were offered a spot, so families who list Tollgate as their top choice are likely to secure a place. The school also offers nursery provision, which can help local families integrate from an early age.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range3 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
AddressTollgate Lane, Bury St Edmunds, West Suffolk, IP32 6DG
HeadteacherHannah Brookman
Local AuthoritySuffolk
Number of Pupils433
Free School Meals (FSM)30.2%
School Capacity433 / 460 (94% full)
Nursery ClassesYes

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

3 Oct 2023
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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, 16 Nov 2023. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

7
LibraryICT SuiteOutdoor PlaygroundSensory RoomMusic RoomsPlaying FieldsChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

10

Sports

RoundersAthleticsDanceNetballGymnasticsTennisSwimming

Clubs & Activities

DramaCodingScience Club

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

SEND Support

AutismDyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguageLearning DifficultyMulti-SensoryOther

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

School day

Verified

Teaching hours

08:55 – 15:15

Breakfast club

08:00-08:55

After-school care

15:15-18:00

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

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Frequently Asked Questions About Tollgate Primary School

Tollgate 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.