Belchamp St Paul Church of England Primary School
Vicarage Road, Belchamp St Paul, Sudbury, CO10 7BPOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Belchamp St Paul Church of England Primary School is a primary school in Sudbury for ages 4 to 11. It is one of the 604 schools in Essex. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in January 2024.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 30 January 2024, report published 17 March 2024
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Quality of education
- Good
- Behaviour and attitudes
- Good
- Personal development
- Good
- Leadership and management
- Good
- Early years provision
- Good
- Safeguarding
- Met
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 30 January 2024
Pupils are proud to be part of this encouraging school, which is in the heart of the village. They benefit from the close-knit community and family atmosphere. Pupils love using the rural location and the forest school. They care for nature and the environment. Pupils learn how to be healthy and active. They enjoy coming to school, where they develop their courage and resilience. Pupils behave well in classes and around school. They comment on one another's work to help each other make it better. This helps them to reflect and achieve well. Pupils are recognised for their efforts as well as their achievements. They have positive attitudes to challenges and respond well to the school's high expectations. Pupils know that this is a necessary part of trying hard. In early years, children learn well through exploring and testing. Trusted adults know them well. Pupils have opportunities to develop responsibility and to cooperate. They can be school councillors, eco-members and prefects. Older pupils enjoy playing alongside younger pupils. Pupils learn about tolerance, respect and acceptance. They understand why we need rules and laws. Pupils feel safe in school. They know how to be safe when they are online.
What the school should improve
- In a few subjects, the school has not yet broken down the knowledge and skills that pupils should learn. Consequently, pupils' next steps are not always clear. There are also inconsistencies in how these subjects are assessed. The school should ensure that, for all subjects, it sets out precisely what pupils should learn and when and ensure that teachers use assessment procedures effectively to check that pupils are learning the knowledge intended.
Pupil numbers and mix
46 pupils on roll, with places for 102
Schools near Belchamp St Paul Church of England Primary School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clare Community Primary School | 3 miles | Ofsted: Good | 50% met the expected standard |
| Cavendish Church of England Primary School | 3 miles | Ofsted: Inadequate | Not published |
| St Andrew's Church of England Primary School, Great Yeldham | 3 miles | Ofsted: Good | 87% met the expected standard |
| Ridgewell Church of England Primary School | 3 miles | Report card: Needs attention to expected standard | 77% met the expected standard |
| St Andrew's Bulmer Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School | 4 miles | Ofsted judgements: Good | 60% met the expected standard |
School details
- School type
- Academy converter
- Sector
- Academy
- Trust
- THE DIOCESE OF CHELMSFORD VINE SCHOOLS TRUST
- Age range
- 4 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious character
- Church of England
- Nursery classes
- No
- Headteacher
- Mrs Kate Shepherd & Mrs Kate Creak
- Phone
- 01787277222
- Address
- Vicarage Road, Belchamp St Paul, Sudbury, CO10 7BP
- Local authority
- Essex
- URN
- 144866
School details from Get Information about Schools, 17 September 2026. Ofsted outcomes published to 31 August 2026. Pupil mix from the school census, 2025/26.