Tollgate Primary School
Tollgate Lane, Bury St Edmunds, IP32 6DGOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Tollgate Primary School is a primary school in Bury St Edmunds for ages 3 to 11. It is one of the 357 schools in Suffolk. It ranks 13th of 32 primary schools in Bury St Edmunds. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in October 2023.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 3 October 2023, report published 16 November 2023
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Quality of education
- Good
- Behaviour and attitudes
- Good
- Personal development
- Good
- Leadership and management
- Good
- Early years provision
- Good
- Safeguarding
- Met
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 3 October 2023
Pupils are happy, well cared for and learn well. From the early years, they start to build firm foundations to set them up for their time in school. They love the opportunities to broaden their horizons through experiencing trips and visits. Pupils are proud to carry out their roles for the school council or eco council. Pupils are safe in school. They are confident that adults will listen and help make things better when they have worries. Pupils learn well because adults have high expectations of them. In lessons, and around the school, most pupils pay attention and work hard. Older pupils provide strong role models for younger pupils to look up to. Whether singing in the choir or practising their brass instruments, pupils fill the corridors with music. Those who perform their musical talents at the cathedral in Bury St Edmunds are proud to do so. Pupils grow their own vegetables and fruit for eating in school dinners. Opportunities such as these help pupils make a real difference to their school and local community. Staff guide pupils to become responsible and active citizens of the future.
What the school should improve
- Some teachers are still developing their subject and pedagogical knowledge to implement the school's' curriculum. They do not always adapt activities or explain information as clearly as they could. This means that sometimes pupils do not develop deep and detailed knowledge of their subjects. The school should ensure it continues to provide training to support teachers in developing the skills and knowledge they need.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
57 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
437 pupils on roll, with places for 460
Schools near Tollgate Primary School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Howard Community Academy | 0.6 miles | Ofsted judgements: Good to outstanding | 36% met the expected standard |
| St Edmundsbury CofE Primary Academy | 0.7 miles | Ofsted: Requires improvement | 25% met the expected standard |
| Sexton's Manor Primary School | 1 mile | Ofsted: Good | 27% met the expected standard |
| Guildhall Feoffment Community Primary School | 1 mile | Ofsted judgements: Good | 69% met the expected standard |
| Westgate Community Primary School and Nursery | 1 mile | Ofsted: Good | 39% met the expected standard |
School details
- School type
- Academy sponsor led
- Sector
- Academy
- Trust
- UNITY SCHOOLS PARTNERSHIP
- Age range
- 3 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Nursery classes
- Yes
- Headteacher
- Miss Hannah Brookman
- Phone
- 01284752742
- Address
- Tollgate Lane, Bury St Edmunds, IP32 6DG
- Local authority
- Suffolk
- URN
- 140998
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.