Glemsford Primary Academy
Lion Road, Glemsford, Sudbury, CO10 7RFOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Glemsford Primary Academy is a primary school in Sudbury for ages 2 to 11. It is one of the 357 schools in Suffolk. It ranks 2nd of 14 primary schools in Sudbury. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in December 2017.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 6 December 2017, report published 17 January 2018
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Leadership and management
- Good
- Early years provision
- Good
- Safeguarding
- Met
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 19 April 2023
Pupils at Glemsford are confident, feel safe and enjoy an environment that enables them to succeed. One pupil said, 'I really don't want to leave - I'm so happy.' During lessons and at social times, pupils talk openly and respectfully to staff and visitors. They are courteous and polite. This behaviour provides a welcoming environment in which the pupils can flourish. The behaviour of pupils is excellent. In lessons, pupils follow staff instructions immediately, enabling them to learn effectively. Pupils know what is expected of them. They know the classroom routines and they follow them. Because pupils feel safe, they can be confident learners. Younger children show curiosity and are equally keen to learn. Staff treat children with warmth and encourage them to do their best. During social times, pupils are kind to one another and are guided by pupil play leaders. Pupils have good manners. Pupils and staff are clear that bullying is rare. The community does not tolerate bullying. When it happens, pupils know that they can talk to an adult and that their concerns will be taken seriously.
What the school should improve
- Governors do not yet check safeguarding practices with sufficient diligence. Consequently, they are unable to hold leaders to account effectively. Governors should review their systems for checking leaders' work to satisfy themselves that the school is keeping children safe and meeting its statutory obligations.
- The school has not engaged stakeholders effectively, and families know too little about the school's work. As a result, too few parents would currently recommend the school. The school needs to work more closely with stakeholders to build strong support among the local community.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
29 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
243 pupils on roll, with places for 259
Schools near Glemsford Primary Academy
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cavendish Church of England Primary School | 2 miles | Ofsted: Inadequate | Not published |
| Hartest Church of England Primary School | 3 miles | Ofsted: Good | 57% met the expected standard |
| Long Melford Church of England Primary School | 3 miles | Ofsted: Good | 60% met the expected standard |
| Clare Community Primary School | 4 miles | Ofsted: Good | 50% met the expected standard |
| Belchamp St Paul Church of England Primary School | 4 miles | Ofsted: Good | Not published |
School details
- School type
- Academy sponsor led
- Sector
- Academy
- Trust
- UNITY SCHOOLS PARTNERSHIP
- Age range
- 2 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Nursery classes
- Yes
- Headteacher
- Mr Nicolas George
- Phone
- 01787283200
- Address
- Lion Road, Glemsford, Sudbury, CO10 7RF
- Local authority
- Suffolk
- URN
- 141406
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.