Wenhaston Primary School

About Wenhaston Primary School

Wenhaston Primary School’s Key Stage 2 results put it well ahead of the Suffolk local authority average, where 58% of pupils typically reach the expected standard in reading, writing and maths. At Wenhaston, that figure jumps to 89%, placing the school third out of 253 primary schools in the county and second within East Suffolk. Its ranking score of 89 puts it in the top five per cent nationally, and the school sits just behind Stratford St Mary and Somerleyton Primary Schools in the local rankings. The data also shows strong performance at the higher end: 22% of pupils achieved the higher standard in reading, writing and maths combined, while average scaled scores of 109 in reading and 107 in maths comfortably exceed the national benchmark of 100. For a small school with just 90 pupils on roll, these are striking figures, and they suggest a focused, academically effective environment that punches above its weight compared with the wider Suffolk picture.

Ofsted inspectors last visited for a graded inspection in January 2020 and rated the school Good across all areas, including behaviour, personal development and early years provision. A subsequent ungraded inspection in April 2025 confirmed that standards have been maintained. The school’s Progress 8 data is not available, but the high proportion of pupils reaching expected standards in each subject — 89% in reading, 100% in maths and 100% in writing — points to consistent teaching across the core curriculum. Parent feedback is overwhelmingly positive: 100% of respondents would recommend the school, and 84% strongly agreed that their child is happy there. Strong majorities also strongly agreed that the school makes them aware of what their child will learn (64%) and that their child does well (64%). The school has a 16.7% rate of pupils eligible for free school meals, which is slightly above the national average, yet outcomes remain high.

Wenhaston is a state primary for children aged 4 to 11, with a capacity of 105 and currently 90 pupils enrolled. It was oversubscribed for 2025/26, receiving 18 applications for 12 places, with all 10 first-preference applicants offered a spot. The school offers a range of facilities including a sports hall, music rooms, art studios, a sensory room and a chapel. Clubs include chess, choir, eco club, gardening, art club and drama, while sports on offer are athletics, tennis, netball and rounders. SEND provision covers specific learning difficulties, speech and language needs, social and emotional mental health, and autistic spectrum disorder. For families in the East Suffolk area looking for a small, academically strong primary with a good Ofsted rating and high parental satisfaction, Wenhaston is a compelling option — though the oversubscription means early application is wise.

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