Wells Hall Primary School
94%
Capacity
491
Pupils
1.4x
Demand
About Wells Hall Primary School
Wells Hall Primary School is a state-funded Does not apply primary school serving the Babergh community, welcoming children from age 2 to 11. The school has 491 pupils on roll and is well-filled (94% of 520 places). Nursery provision is also available on site.
Ofsted has rated Wells Hall Primary School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Benjamin Jeffery, it falls under Suffolk local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 63% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — close to the national average. Additionally, ranked 6552nd out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 18th out of 34 in Babergh.
Wells Hall Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 84 applications for 59 places, making it 1.4x oversubscribed. Of these, 57 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 8 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Moderate Learning Difficulty, Social, Emotional & Mental Health and 5 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at Wells Hall Primary School include Sports Hall, Playing Fields, Gymnasium, Sensory Room, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Rounders, Gymnastics, Tennis, Dance, as well as clubs including Coding, Eco Club, Book Club, Chess and 1 more.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 19.7%, which is below the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Babergh, Wells Hall 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 | 2 to 11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Does not apply |
| Address | Wells Hall Road, Sudbury, Babergh, CO10 0NH |
| Headteacher | Benjamin Jeffery |
| Local Authority | Suffolk |
| Number of Pupils | 491 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 19.7% |
| School Capacity | 491 / 520 (94% full) |
| Nursery Classes | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
14 Sept 2021Overall Effectiveness
Good
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 12 Oct 2021. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (63%)
6552nd of 13,686
Nationally
708th of 1,612
In East of England
18th of 34
In Babergh
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
63%
Expected Standard
13%
Higher Standard
'22/23
71%
'23/24
63%
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
5Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
9Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed59
84
Balanced
Applications roughly match available places
57 families put this school as their 1st choice (68% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Wells Hall Road, Sudbury
Babergh, CO10 0NH
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