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Whatfield Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School

Babergh, IP7 6QUPrimaryAges 5–11MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Good
Sep 2023
KS2 Results
33%
meeting expected standard in RWM
Competition
1.0×
Not oversubscribed
7 1st-choice / 7 places
Ranking
#13,101
of 13,686 nationally

About Whatfield Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School

Whatfield Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School is a small village primary in Babergh, Suffolk, with just 39 pupils on roll against a capacity of 56, meaning it has room to grow. The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals stands at 23.1 per cent, which is notably higher than the national primary average of around 23.8 per cent, suggesting the school serves a community with above-average levels of disadvantage. Despite its size, demand is strong: for the 2025/26 intake, the school received 13 applications for just 7 places, with all 7 first-preference applicants offered a spot. That oversubscription ratio of 1.86 indicates that families are actively choosing Whatfield, likely drawn by its Church of England ethos and rural setting. The school is mixed, non-selective, and takes children from ages 5 to 11, with no nursery or sixth form provision.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range5 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterChurch of England
AddressRectory Road, Ipswich, Babergh, IP7 6QU
HeadteacherJulia Shaw
Local AuthoritySuffolk
Number of Pupils39
Free School Meals (FSM)23.1%
School Capacity39 / 56 (70% full)

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

19 Sept 2023
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Overall Effectiveness
Good
Quality of Education
Good
Behaviour & Attitudes
Good
Personal Development
Good
Leadership & Management
Good
Early Years Provision
Good

Source: Ofsted, 11 Oct 2023. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

9
Forest SchoolOutdoor PlaygroundMusic RoomsGymnasiumArt StudiosDining HallICT SuiteSports HallChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

8

Sports

AthleticsNetballGymnasticsDanceRounders

Clubs & Activities

Art ClubChoirBook Club

Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.

SEND Support

AutismDyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguageLearning Difficulty

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

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Whatfield Church of England Voluntary Controlled 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.