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Wood Ley Community Primary School

Wood Ley Community Primary School

Mid Suffolk, IP14 1UFPrimary School·Ages 4-11
Goodby Ofsted

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 TypePrimary (State)
Age Range4 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
AddressLowry Way, Stowmarket, Mid Suffolk, IP14 1UF
HeadteacherSandra Renwick
Local AuthoritySuffolk
Number of Pupils310
Free School Meals (FSM)16.5%
School Capacity310 / 315 (98% full)

Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

1 Jul 2021
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Overall Effectiveness

Good

Latest inspection (1 Jul 2021): School remains Good

Unchanged
Leadership & Management
Good

Additional Provisions

Early Years Provision
Good

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

Top 50%

670th of 1,612

In East of England

Top 50%

12th of 39

In Mid Suffolk

Top 50%

Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data

KS2 SATs Results

2023/24

Reading, Writing & Maths Combined

64%

Expected Standard

11%

Higher Standard

ReadingAvg Score: 104
Expected:71%
Higher:24%
Writing
Expected:78%
Higher:29%
MathsAvg Score: 104
Expected:76%
Higher:22%
RWM Expected Standard % over timeStable +2%

'22/23

62%

'23/24

64%

Source: Department for Education, 2023/24. National expected standard benchmark is around 65%.

SEND Support

AutismDyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguageHearingPhysicalLearning DifficultyOther

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

Facilities

5
LibraryPlaying FieldsMusic RoomsArt StudiosChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

8

Sports

SwimmingCricketCross CountryRounders

Clubs & Activities

GardeningScience ClubFilm ClubArt Club

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

Admissions

2025/26Oversubscribed
Places

45

Applications

105

Good Demand

Popular school with more applications than places

Applications to places ratio2.3x
0x1x2x3x5x+

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.

Frequently Asked Questions About Wood Ley Community Primary School

Wood Ley Community 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.

Contact Information

01449616038woodley.suffolk.sch.uk/

Lowry Way, Stowmarket

Mid Suffolk, IP14 1UF

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Lowry Way, Stowmarket

Mid Suffolk, IP14 1UF

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Opening Hours

Monday8:30 AM - 3:30 PM
Tuesday8:30 AM - 3:30 PM
Wednesday8:30 AM - 3:30 PM
Thursday8:30 AM - 3:30 PM
Friday8:30 AM - 3:30 PM
SaturdayClosed
SundayClosed

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