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Tollgate Primary School

Tollgate Primary School

West Suffolk, IP32 6DGPrimary School·Ages 3-11
Goodby Ofsted

94%

Capacity

433

Pupils

1.4x

Demand

About Tollgate Primary School

Tollgate Primary School is a state-funded Does not apply primary school serving the West Suffolk community, welcoming children from age 3 to 11. The school has 433 pupils on roll and is well-filled (94% of 460 places). Nursery provision is also available on site.

Ofsted has rated Tollgate Primary School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Hannah Brookman, it falls under Suffolk local authority.

In terms of academic performance, 67% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — above the national average. Additionally, ranked 5557th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 13th out of 44 in West Suffolk.

Tollgate Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 71 applications for 52 places, making it 1.4x oversubscribed. Of these, 52 were first-preference applications.

For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 7 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Moderate Learning Difficulty, Social, Emotional & Mental Health and 4 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.

On-site facilities at Tollgate Primary School include Library, ICT Suite, Outdoor Playground, Sensory Room, Music Rooms, Playing Fields, Chapel.

Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Rounders, Athletics, Dance, Netball and 3 more, as well as clubs including Drama, Coding, Science Club.

The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 30.2%, which is above the national average for primary schools in England.

For families exploring primary schools in West Suffolk, Tollgate 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 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

Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

3 Oct 2023
View Report

Overall Effectiveness

Good

Unchanged
Quality of Education
Good
Behaviour & Attitudes
Good
Personal Development
Good
Leadership & Management
Good

Additional Provisions

Early Years Provision
Good

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

League Table Position

Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (67%)

5557th of 13,686

Nationally

Top 50%

592nd of 1,612

In East of England

Top 50%

13th of 44

In West Suffolk

Top 50%

Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data

KS2 SATs Results

2023/24

Reading, Writing & Maths Combined

67%

Expected Standard

0%

Higher Standard

ReadingAvg Score: 104
Expected:74%
Higher:19%
Writing
Expected:84%
Higher:5%
MathsAvg Score: 104
Expected:79%
Higher:21%

Source: Department for Education, 2023/24. National expected standard benchmark is around 65%.

SEND Support

AutismDyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguageLearning DifficultyMulti-SensoryOther

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

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.

Admissions

2025/26Oversubscribed
Places

52

Applications

71

Balanced

Applications roughly match available places

Applications to places ratio1.4x
0x1x2x3x5x+

52 families put this school as their 1st choice (73% of all applications)

Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.

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.

Contact Information

01284752742www.tollgateprimary.org

Tollgate Lane, Bury St Edmunds

West Suffolk, IP32 6DG

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Tollgate Lane, Bury St Edmunds

West Suffolk, IP32 6DG

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Opening Hours

Monday8:30 AM - 3:30 PM
Tuesday8:30 AM - 3:30 PM
Wednesday8:30 AM - 3:30 PM
Thursday8:30 AM - 3:30 PM
Friday8:30 AM - 3:30 PM
SaturdayClosed
SundayClosed

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