Trinity Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School

About Trinity Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School

Trinity Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School is a small state primary in Mid Suffolk, and its intake figures tell an interesting story. With 156 pupils on roll against a capacity of 315, the school is operating at just under half its potential size, which is a significant gap. The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals stands at 23.7%, a figure worth noting in the context of the Suffolk local authority average. Despite the spare capacity, the school is clearly in demand: for the 2025/26 admissions round, it received 46 applications for 28 places, with all 28 first-preference offers accepted, giving an oversubscription ratio of 1.64. That suggests families in the area are actively choosing Trinity, even though the school isn't full overall. The school is a Church of England voluntary aided primary, mixed-gender, for ages 4 to 11, and is led by headteacher Linda Curran-Spain.

Academically, Trinity performs well above the local average. In the 2023/24 Key Stage 2 results, 77% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths combined, compared with a Suffolk LA average of 58%. That places the school 5th out of 39 primary schools in Mid Suffolk and in the top 13% nationally. Reading scores were particularly strong, with 96% of pupils reaching the expected standard and an average scaled score of 107. Maths also performed well, with 81% at expected and an average score of 106. The school's most recent Ofsted inspection, an ungraded visit in December 2024, confirmed that standards are maintained, and the overall effectiveness remains Good. The previous graded inspection in 2019 had rated the school Good overall, with leadership and management and early years provision also judged Good. Parent feedback is overwhelmingly positive: 92% would recommend the school, and 98% agree or strongly agree that their child is happy there.

The school offers a solid range of facilities including a sports hall, ICT suite, music rooms, a chapel and a sensory room, plus outdoor playground space. Clubs include book club, coding, gardening, chess and choir, and sports provision covers gymnastics, football, dance and rounders. For SEND, the school lists support for specific learning difficulties like dyslexia, speech, language and communication needs, social, emotional and mental health, and physical disabilities. Parent views on SEND support are very strong, with 90% agreeing or strongly agreeing that children get the help they need. This is a school that seems to suit families who value a Church of England ethos, strong core academic results, and a small, close-knit environment where children are known well. The oversubscription suggests early application is wise, particularly for first-preference families.

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