Stonham Aspal Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School
The Street, Stonham Aspal, Stowmarket, IP14 6AFOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Stonham Aspal Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School is a primary school in Stowmarket for ages 5 to 11. It is one of the 357 schools in Suffolk. It ranks 10th of 15 primary schools in Stowmarket. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in January 2013.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 15 January 2013, report published 5 February 2013
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Leadership and management
- Good
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 19 April 2023
Pupils enjoy coming to this happy, friendly school. They like the fun and interesting learning activities that their teachers plan for them. Pupils feel safe. They understand that bullying is wrong and say it is very rare. They are confident that adults will sort out any disagreements, should they occur. Pupils behave well in class and around the school. They listen attentively to their teachers. They are respectful of each other when discussing ideas. At break and lunchtime, pupils play happily together. They enjoy using the range of outdoor equipment that leaders have provided. Everyone understands the school's values. These are woven throughout school life. Pupils contribute well to school life. They take on a range of responsibilities. These include worship leaders, members of the school council and eco-club members. Pupils enjoy the many after-school clubs, trips and enrichment activities available to them. These include a range of sports, drama, music and STEAM (science, technology, engineering, art and mathematics) clubs. Parents shared many positive comments about the school. One who spoke for many commented that 'Stonham Aspal is a lovely school. My children are happy and making good progress. The school is responsive when concerns are raised.'
What the school should improve
- Teachers are not consistently using assessment well in all foundation subjects. This means that pupils do not always know how to improve their work in these subjects. Leaders should ensure that pupils receive high-quality feedback from teachers as to how to improve their work, learning and understanding across all subjects.
- Pupils do not have enough opportunities to enable them to gain a good understanding of diverse cultures. Leaders should implement their plans to further raise pupils' awareness of other cultures and diversify their experiences and understanding.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
29 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
162 pupils on roll, with places for 210
Schools near Stonham Aspal Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Creeting St Mary Church of England Primary School | 3 miles | Ofsted: Good | Not published |
| Sir Robert Hitcham Church of England Voluntary Aided School | 4 miles | Ofsted: Good | 58% met the expected standard |
| Helmingham Primary School and Nursery | 4 miles | Report card: Needs attention to expected standard | Not published |
| Freeman Community Primary School | 4 miles | Ofsted judgements: Good | 54% met the expected standard |
| Mendlesham Primary School | 4 miles | Ofsted judgements: Good | 53% met the expected standard |
School details
- School type
- Voluntary aided school
- Sector
- Local authority maintained
- Age range
- 5 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious character
- Church of England
- Nursery classes
- No
- Headteacher
- Mr Ben Hemmings
- Phone
- 01449711346
- Address
- The Street, Stonham Aspal, Stowmarket, IP14 6AF
- Local authority
- Suffolk
- URN
- 124772
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.