Wood Ley Community Primary School
98%
Capacity
310
Pupils
2.3x
Demand
About Wood Ley Community Primary School
Wood Ley Community Primary School is a state-funded Does not apply primary school serving the Mid Suffolk community, welcoming children from age 4 to 11. The school has 310 pupils on roll and is near full capacity (98% of 315 places).
Ofsted has rated Wood Ley Community Primary School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Sandra Renwick, it falls under Suffolk local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 64% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — close to the national average. Additionally, ranked 6275th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 12th out of 39 in Mid Suffolk.
Wood Ley Community Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 105 applications for 45 places, making it 2.3x oversubscribed. Of these, 46 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 Wood Ley Community Primary School include Library, Playing Fields, Music Rooms, Art Studios, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Swimming, Cricket, Cross Country, Rounders, as well as clubs including Gardening, Science Club, Film Club, Art Club.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 16.5%, which is below the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Mid Suffolk, Wood Ley Community 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 | 4 to 11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Does not apply |
| Address | Lowry Way, Stowmarket, Mid Suffolk, IP14 1UF |
| Headteacher | Sandra Renwick |
| Local Authority | Suffolk |
| Number of Pupils | 310 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 16.5% |
| School Capacity | 310 / 315 (98% full) |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
1 Jul 2021Overall Effectiveness
Good
Latest inspection (1 Jul 2021): School remains Good
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 5 Apr 2011. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (64%)
6275th of 13,686
Nationally
670th of 1,612
In East of England
12th of 39
In Mid Suffolk
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
64%
Expected Standard
11%
Higher Standard
'22/23
62%
'23/24
64%
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
8Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed45
105
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
46 families put this school as their 1st choice (44% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Lowry Way, Stowmarket
Mid Suffolk, IP14 1UF
Journey to School
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