Risby Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School
Aylmer Close, Risby, Bury St Edmunds, IP28 6RTOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Risby Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School is a primary school in Bury St Edmunds for ages 4 to 11. It is one of the 357 schools in Suffolk. It ranks 12th of 32 primary schools in Bury St Edmunds. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in November 2022.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 29 November 2022, report published 7 February 2023
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Quality of education
- Good
- Behaviour and attitudes
- Outstanding
- Personal development
- Good
- Leadership and management
- Good
- Early years provision
- Good
- Safeguarding
- Met
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 29 November 2022
Pupils are very proud of their school. Pupils say, 'you can be who you want to be'. Pupils feel valued because their views are listened to. For example, pupils created plans for new outside play equipment, using a budget allocated by leaders. The final design was chosen after all pupils voted. Learning is interesting. Pupils are enthusiastic about the content of the curriculum. The lessons linked to the theme of 'journey of discovery' are among pupils' favourite because those pupils spoken to said they love learning about the continents of the world and geography is a popular subject area for many. Pupils feel happy and safe. They are very respectful of each other and adults. Pupils know what is expected of their behaviour and their learning. They behave well in lessons and around school. Pupils fully engage with all learning opportunities. 'Thank you' is often heard being said around the school without a prompt. Pupils say there is a zero tolerance for bullying. If it happens, it is quickly dealt with so it stops. There are a range of clubs for pupils to attend, for example drama, football and craft. This helps pupils to develop their talents beyond the classroom.
What the school should improve
- Where the curriculum has had new content added, some teachers are less confident with teaching parts of the new curriculum. This impacts on the progress that some pupils make. Leaders should provide teachers with guidance and support, so that they are confident and able to teach new content more effectively.
- While systems are in place to identify and support pupils with SEND, they do not consistently provide leaders with a clear and precise oversight of the effectiveness of the SEND provision. Leaders should develop systems in place to support pupils with SEND that provide them with accurate information so they can evaluate more effectively the SEND provision across the school.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
26 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
203 pupils on roll, with places for 210
Schools near Risby Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sexton's Manor Primary School | 2 miles | Ofsted: Good | 27% met the expected standard |
| Howard Community Academy | 2 miles | Ofsted judgements: Good to outstanding | 36% met the expected standard |
| Barrow Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School | 3 miles | Ofsted judgements: Good to outstanding | 67% met the expected standard |
| Tollgate Primary School | 3 miles | Ofsted: Good | 68% met the expected standard |
| St Edmundsbury CofE Primary Academy | 3 miles | Ofsted: Requires improvement | 25% met the expected standard |
School details
- School type
- Voluntary controlled school
- Sector
- Local authority maintained
- Age range
- 4 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious character
- Church of England
- Nursery classes
- No
- Headteacher
- Mrs Lucy Smith
- Phone
- 01284810367
- Address
- Aylmer Close, Risby, Bury St Edmunds, IP28 6RT
- Local authority
- Suffolk
- URN
- 124712
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.