Tollgate Primary School
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 Type | Primary (State) |
| Age Range | 3 to 11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Does not apply |
| Address | Tollgate Lane, Bury St Edmunds, West Suffolk, IP32 6DG |
| Headteacher | Hannah Brookman |
| Local Authority | Suffolk |
| Number of Pupils | 433 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 30.2% |
| School Capacity | 433 / 460 (94% full) |
| Nursery Classes | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
3 Oct 2023Overall Effectiveness
Good
Additional Provisions
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
592nd of 1,612
In East of England
13th of 44
In West Suffolk
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
67%
Expected Standard
0%
Higher Standard
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
7Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
10Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed52
71
Balanced
Applications roughly match available places
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.
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Contact Information
Tollgate Lane, Bury St Edmunds
West Suffolk, IP32 6DG
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