Bramfield Church of England Primary School
Bridge Street, Bramfield, Halesworth, IP19 9HZOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Bramfield Church of England Primary School is a primary school in Halesworth for ages 4 to 11. It is one of the 357 schools in Suffolk. It ranks 105th of 223 primary schools in Suffolk. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in June 2019.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 18 June 2019, report published 9 July 2019
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Leadership and management
- Good
- Early years provision
- Good
- Safeguarding
- Met
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 21 January 2025
This school is warm and welcoming, with a calm and respectful environment that promotes learning and kindness. Pupils follow clear routines in lessons and assemblies, which help them to stay focused and motivated. Leadership opportunities, such as being sports leaders or part of the ethos committee, empower pupils to take responsibility and contribute meaningfully to their school. The school has high expectations. Pupils approach learning with enthusiasm and curiosity and generally achieve well. Staff ensure pupils are well supported. Pupils are confident about their learning and enjoy many subjects, including science and art. They talk enthusiastically about creating art and enjoy building structures in early years. Pupils particularly enjoy reading with their peers and have access to a wide range of books, many of which were bought by parents and carers as gifts to the school. Behaviour is exemplary, supported by consistent routines and a culture of mutual respect. Pupils play well together and older pupils are positive role models for younger pupils. Pupils benefit from many extra-curricular activities. These include gardening and art exhibitions, which inspire creativity and enhance their curriculum knowledge. Visits to places such as Norwich Cathedral and a local mosque are starting to broaden pupils' cultural awareness, giving them a greater opportunity to embrace diversity.
What the school should improve
- The school's expectations of pupils' writing throughout the curriculum is not realised across all year groups. As a result of this, some pupils are not given enough opportunity to develop and apply key skills in writing, such as spelling, punctuation and handwriting. This means there are instances where pupils are not able to demonstrate accurately and effectively what they have learned through their writing. The school should ensure expectations are applied consistently to support pupils to improve their writing skills, so they are able to demonstrate what they know in their writing effectively.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
12 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
103 pupils on roll, with places for 105
Schools near Bramfield Church of England Primary School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wenhaston Primary School | 2 miles | Ofsted: Good | 64% met the expected standard |
| Holton St Peter Community Primary School | 2 miles | Report card: Expected standard | 50% met the expected standard |
| Edgar Sewter Community Primary School | 3 miles | Ofsted: Good | 41% met the expected standard |
| Yoxford & Peasenhall Primary Academy | 3 miles | Ofsted: Good | 30% met the expected standard |
| Middleton Community Primary School | 4 miles | Ofsted: Good | Not published |
School details
- School type
- Academy sponsor led
- Sector
- Academy
- Trust
- ST EDMUNDSBURY AND IPSWICH DIOCESAN MULTI-ACADEMY TRUST
- Age range
- 4 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious character
- Church of England
- Nursery classes
- No
- Headteacher
- Mr Steven Jeal
- Phone
- 01986784205
- Address
- Bridge Street, Bramfield, Halesworth, IP19 9HZ
- Local authority
- Suffolk
- URN
- 143050
School details from Get Information about Schools, 17 September 2026. Ofsted outcomes published to 31 August 2026. Exam results for 2024/25 from the Department for Education. Pupil mix from the school census, 2025/26.