St Mary's Church of England Primary School, Woodbridge
Burkitt Road, Woodbridge, IP12 4JJOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
St Mary's Church of England Primary School, Woodbridge is a primary school in Woodbridge for ages 4 to 11. It is one of the 357 schools in Suffolk. It ranks 3rd of 16 primary schools in Woodbridge. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in September 2013.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 19 September 2013, report published 10 October 2013
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Leadership and management
- Good
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 9 July 2024
Pupils enjoy attending this school and are proud to do so. The school has high expectations of all pupils. Pupils work hard to meet them. They achieve well. Pupils feel part of a family. They know that if they need support, caring staff will help them deal with their concerns. Pupils look out for each other. Older pupils 'buddy' younger pupils and lead play time activities. All Year 6 pupils take on a leadership role. This ensures that pupils both grow in confidence and develop a strong sense of community. The school is an exciting place to be. It provides pupils with a carefully planned and rich range of extra-curricular clubs, visits and visitors. Pupils learn about the world of work when they meet adults from a wide variety of careers. They visit museums, attend residential trips, and participate in sporting competitions. These enhance the curriculum and light a fire for learning. The school checks pupils' participation in these activities so that all pupils take up the many opportunities open to them. Pupils know how to keep themselves safe. They learn, in an age-appropriate way, about consent and personal space. They learn how to keep themselves safe on the railway and around water.
What the school should improve
- In some foundation subjects, teachers do not precisely identify what they want pupils to know. As a result, pupils do not always develop the depth of knowledge that they need to achieve highly. The school should ensure that teachers are trained to identify, teach, and check key knowledge as effectively in these subjects as they do in others.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
22 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
198 pupils on roll, with places for 210
Schools near St Mary's Church of England Primary School, Woodbridge
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kyson Primary School | 0.5 miles | Ofsted judgements: Good | Not published |
| Woodbridge Primary School | 0.6 miles | Ofsted judgements: Good | 72% met the expected standard |
| Melton Primary School | 1 mile | Report card: Needs attention to expected standard | 58% met the expected standard |
| Martlesham Primary Academy | 2 miles | Ofsted: Good | 75% met the expected standard |
| Bealings School | 2 miles | Ofsted: Good | 53% met the expected standard |
School details
- School type
- Academy converter
- 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
- Mrs Karen Read
- Phone
- 01394383649
- Address
- Burkitt Road, Woodbridge, IP12 4JJ
- Local authority
- Suffolk
- URN
- 142598
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.