Wickham Market Primary School
67%
Capacity
156
Pupils
1.5x
Demand
About Wickham Market Primary School
Wickham Market Primary School is a state-funded None primary school serving the East Suffolk community, welcoming children from age 3 to 11. The school has 156 pupils on roll, operating at 67% capacity. Nursery provision is also available on site.
Ofsted has rated Wickham Market Primary School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Joanne Harris, it falls under Suffolk local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 86% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — well above the national average. Additionally, placing it in the top 5% of schools nationally. Additionally, ranked 638th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 4th out of 72 in East Suffolk.
Wickham Market Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 27 applications for 18 places, making it 1.5x oversubscribed. Of these, 18 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 4 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Social, Emotional & Mental Health, Speech, Language & Communication and 1 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at Wickham Market Primary School include Gymnasium, Playing Fields, Sports Hall, Art Studios.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Dance, Football, Cross Country, Athletics and 3 more, as well as clubs including Coding, Art Club, Film Club, Gardening and 1 more.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 28.7%, which is above the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in East Suffolk, Wickham Market 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 | None |
| Address | Dallinghoo Road, Woodbridge, East Suffolk, IP13 0RP |
| Headteacher | Joanne Harris |
| Local Authority | Suffolk |
| Number of Pupils | 156 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 28.7% |
| School Capacity | 156 / 234 (67% full) |
| Nursery Classes | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
24 May 2023Overall Effectiveness
Good
Latest inspection (24 May 2023): School remains Good
Source: Ofsted, 28 Feb 2014. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (86%)
638th of 13,686
Nationally
63rd of 1,612
In East of England
4th of 72
In East Suffolk
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
86%
Expected Standard
0%
Higher Standard
'22/23
57%
'23/24
86%
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
4Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
12Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed18
27
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
18 families put this school as their 1st choice (67% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Dallinghoo Road, Woodbridge
East Suffolk, IP13 0RP
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