Wilby Church of England Primary School
120%
Capacity
101
Pupils
1.7x
Demand
About Wilby Church of England Primary School
Wilby Church of England Primary School is a state-funded Church of England primary school serving the Mid Suffolk community, welcoming children from age 3 to 11. The school has 101 pupils on roll and is near full capacity (120% of 84 places). Nursery provision is also available on site.
Ofsted has rated Wilby Church of England Primary School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Simon Hipwell, it falls under Suffolk local authority.
Wilby Church of England Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 19 applications for 11 places, making it 1.7x oversubscribed. Of these, 11 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 7 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Moderate Learning Difficulty, Severe Learning Difficulty and 4 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at Wilby Church of England Primary School include Sensory Room, Art Studios, ICT Suite, Sports Hall, Outdoor Playground, Gymnasium, Library, Forest School, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Football, Netball, Tennis, Swimming and 3 more, as well as clubs including Drama, Art Club, Choir.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 12.8%, which is well below the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Mid Suffolk, Wilby Church of England 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 | Church of England |
| Address | Wilby, Eye, Mid Suffolk, IP21 5LR |
| Headteacher | Simon Hipwell |
| Local Authority | Suffolk |
| Number of Pupils | 101 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 12.8% |
| School Capacity | 101 / 84 (120% full) |
| Nursery Classes | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
26 Nov 2019Overall Effectiveness
Good
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 18 Dec 2019. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
SEND Support
Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
Facilities
9Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
10Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed11
19
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
11 families put this school as their 1st choice (58% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Wilby, Eye
Mid Suffolk, IP21 5LR
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