Mendham Primary School
Mendham, Harleston, IP20 0NJOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Mendham Primary School is a primary school in Harleston for ages 3 to 11. It is one of the 357 schools in Suffolk. It ranks 71st of 223 primary schools in Suffolk. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in July 2013.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 10 July 2013, report published 11 September 2013
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Leadership and management
- Good
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 25 June 2024
Mendham Primary School is a friendly place. Pupils play well together during social times. They sit, chat and eat sensibly at lunch. They respond well to teachers' guidance in lessons. They listen and behave respectfully. They join in with lesson discussions confidently. In the early years, children are interested in their learning and enthusiastically join in with the well-planned activities. Pupils feel safe and are safe here. Pupils benefit from the school's high ambitions. The school is clear about what pupils should learn and when. Their knowledge builds over time. Pupils behave and are taught well. Consequently, they learn and achieve well. Pupils enjoy the opportunities they have to develop outside the classroom. For instance, they apply for, and take on, leadership positions. They take part in a range of clubs, such as those for sport, films and art. Pupils learn from external visitors, such as about mental health and potential future careers. They share what they have achieved in and out of school in sharing assemblies, attended by parents, staff and pupils. This is a school which helps pupils to experience a rich extra-curricular offer. It helps to broaden their talents and interests.
What the school should improve
- Sometimes, adults do not ensure pupils complete tasks with focus and precision. This means pupils' can become distracted and their learning is sometimes not as rapid as it should be. The school should make sure adults consistently expect pupils to work with concentration, focus and accuracy.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
10 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
57 pupils on roll, with places for 80
Schools near Mendham Primary School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alburgh With Denton Church of England Primary Academy | 2 miles | Ofsted: Good | 56% met the expected standard |
| Fressingfield Church of England Primary School | 4 miles | Ofsted: Good | 36% met the expected standard |
| Pulham Church of England Primary Academy | 5 miles | Ofsted judgements: Requires improvement to good | Not published |
| Earsham Church of England Primary Academy | 5 miles | Ofsted: Good | 73% met the expected standard |
| St Edmund's RC Primary School and Nursery | 6 miles | Ofsted: Good | 23% met the expected standard |
School details
- School type
- Academy converter
- Sector
- Academy
- Trust
- CONSORTIUM TRUST
- Age range
- 3 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Nursery classes
- Yes
- Headteacher
- Mrs Nicola Jones
- Phone
- 01379852520
- Address
- Mendham, Harleston, IP20 0NJ
- Local authority
- Suffolk
- URN
- 143069
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.