Trinity Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School
Lavenham Way, Combs, Stowmarket, IP14 2BZOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Trinity Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School is a primary school in Stowmarket for ages 4 to 11. It is one of the 357 schools in Suffolk. It ranks 1st of 15 primary schools in Stowmarket. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in June 2019.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 4 June 2019, report published 23 June 2019
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Leadership and management
- Good
- Early years provision
- Good
- Safeguarding
- Met
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 10 December 2024
Pupils love being part of this warm and welcoming school, where they confidently declare that 'nothing is impossible'. As soon as they enter Reception, children quickly learn and demonstrate the school's values. Pupils learn remarkably well how to show care and consideration for each other. During lessons, pupils support each other and celebrate each other's successes. Older pupils diligently take on their responsibilities as positive role models and trained reading mentors for younger pupils. Older pupils continually show younger friends the high expectations of conduct at the school. Pupils love their active playtimes, where they are free to ride bikes, go-karts and skateboards. Everyone follows the one, all-encompassing rule, to 'be kind'. Pupils learn how to quickly resolve any occasional disputes. The school is ambitious for all pupils. Pupils delight in learning, they 'welcome all others' and they learn to 'look after God's creation'. They successfully explore the world through the subjects they study, and many pupils achieve very well. Pupils benefit from the school's many and varied opportunities to develop talents and interests. Pupils enjoy the various clubs available, including history, gardening, art and a range of sports. They are well prepared for their next steps in education as well-rounded individuals.
What the school should improve
- Leaders have identified that pupils use of subject-specific vocabulary requires further development. Pupils do not yet consistently demonstrate orally or in writing the new words and phrases that they have been taught. This means that, at times, pupils' answers lack precision or conciseness. The school should continue to develop its strategies to ensure that pupils consistently use subject-specific vocabulary in both speech and writing.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
20 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
177 pupils on roll, with places for 315
Schools near Trinity Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Combs Ford Primary School | 0.2 miles | Ofsted judgements: Requires improvement to good | 47% met the expected standard |
| Abbot's Hall Community Primary School | 0.9 miles | Ofsted: Good | 63% met the expected standard |
| Cedars Park Community Primary School | 1 mile | Ofsted: Good | 72% met the expected standard |
| Chilton Community Primary School | 1 mile | Ofsted: Good | 68% met the expected standard |
| Wood Ley Community Primary School | 2 miles | Report card: Expected standard to strong standard | 49% met the expected standard |
School details
- School type
- Voluntary aided school
- Sector
- Local authority maintained
- Age range
- 4 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious character
- Church of England
- Nursery classes
- No
- Headteacher
- Mrs Linda Curran-Spain
- Phone
- 01449770462
- Address
- Lavenham Way, Combs, Stowmarket, IP14 2BZ
- Local authority
- Suffolk
- URN
- 140623
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.