Stonham Aspal Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School

Primary
Local authority maintained
Ages 5 to 11

Ofsted: Good

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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

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Exam results

SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25

29 pupils took the tests

Expected standard in reading, writing and maths45%

45%, 17 percentage points below the England average of 62%.

Higher standard in reading, writing and maths7%

7%, 1 percentage points below the England average of 8%.

Reading, average scaled score106

106, the same as the England average.

Maths, average scaled score103

103, 2 below the England average of 105.

Grammar, punctuation and spelling, average scaled score104

104, 1 below the England average of 105.

Pupil numbers and mix

162 pupils on roll, with places for 210

Eligible for free school meals10.5%

10.5%, 16 percentage points below the England average of 26.5%.

English as an additional language0%

0%, 21.6 percentage points below the England average of 21.6%.

Special educational needs support13.6%

13.6%, 1.2 percentage points below the England average of 14.8%.

Education, health and care plan2.5%

2.5%, 3.5 percentage points below the England average of 6%.

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
Website: stonhamaspal.suffolk.sch.uk (opens in a new tab)
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.