SchoolScoresSt Mary's CofE Academy
Academy · Primary, ages 4 to 11 · Mixed · Church of England
Part of ST MARY'S CHURCH OF ENGLAND ACADEMY TRUST
Trinity Avenue, Mildenhall, Bury St Edmunds, IP28 7LR
01638 713317 · School website · Map and directions
Ofsted inspection
Ofsted rated this school Requires improvement at the inspection that started on 22 May 2024.
This inspection used Ofsted's older format with four grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires improvement and Inadequate. Newer inspections use report cards. What changed.
| Area | Grade |
|---|---|
| Quality of education | Requires improvement |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Personal development | Good |
| Leadership and management | Requires improvement |
| Early years | Requires improvement |
| Safeguarding | Effective |
Read the full Ofsted reports for this school
Source: Ofsted state-funded schools inspection data.
What parents say
107 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 2 April 2024 and 7 April 2025.
Bury St Edmunds comparisons use the 23 of its 36 state primary schools with comparable results. The other 13 have no published Parent View results (Ofsted only publishes a survey once at least 10 parents answer) or used Ofsted's newer questions, which we don't compare with the older ones.
| Statement | This school | Bury St Edmunds | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| My child is happy at this school Joint 13th highest of 23 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Bury St Edmunds. Higher than 31% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 92% | 93% | 89% |
| My child feels safe at this school Joint 14th highest of 23 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Bury St Edmunds. Higher than 34% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 93% | 94% | 90% |
| The school makes sure pupils are well behaved Joint 9th highest of 23 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Bury St Edmunds. Higher than 48% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 91% | 89% | 84% |
| Bullying was dealt with quickly and effectivelyOf 40 parents whose child had been bullied Joint 9th highest of 18 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Bury St Edmunds. Higher than 55% of 6,022 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 57% | 55% | 51% |
| Concerns were dealt with properlyOf 90 parents who had raised a concern 15th highest of 23 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Bury St Edmunds. Higher than 42% of 8,398 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 81% | 83% | 76% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent 13th highest of 23 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Bury St Edmunds. Higher than 38% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 88%said yes | 90% | 84% |
Parents choose whether to take part, so these answers may not represent all families. Figures are the share who agree or strongly agree. England figures are all parents answering the same questions over the same period, for state-funded schools. Bury St Edmunds figures pool parents at the Bury St Edmunds schools compared, from each school's latest survey, so survey dates differ between schools. The scales run from lower (left) to higher (right) agreement, and the dot marks this school among state schools of the same phase that used the same survey questions. The third it falls in is coloured: green for the top third, amber the middle, red the bottom. This survey used Ofsted's previous Parent View questions, which changed in November 2025. Source: Ofsted Parent View management information.
Results
Key stage 2 (SATs, age 11), 2024/25
59 pupils in this year group.
31% — 28 points below the Suffolk average, and 31 points below the England average.
| Measure | This school | Suffolk | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths | 31% | 59% | 62% |
| Reached the higher standard in reading, writing and maths | 0% | 7% | 8% |
| Met the expected standard in reading | 53% | 73% | 75% |
| Met the expected standard in writing | 54% | 70% | 72% |
| Met the expected standard in maths | 49% | 71% | 74% |
| Average reading scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 99 | 105 | 106 |
| Average maths scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 98 | 104 | 105 |
Source: DfE key stage 2 performance tables, 2024/25. England figures are for state-funded schools.
Admissions
Apply through the council where you live, even if the school is in a different council area. This school is in Suffolk. The national closing date for primary applications is 15 January, and offers are sent on 16 April.
How hard is it to get in?
For the September 2026 intake there were about one first-choice application for every place.
| Places offered | 52 |
|---|---|
| Families who put it first | 51 |
| Of those, offered a place | 51 (100%) |
| Families who listed it at all | 91 |
First-choice applications per place: 2024: 1.0 · 2025: 0.9 · 2026: 1.0
This isn't your chance of getting a place. That depends on the school's admissions rules (for example siblings, distance or faith) and where you live. Source: DfE applications and offers, September 2026 intake.
This is a Church of England school. When it has more applicants than places it can give priority to families of the faith, for example those who can show regular worship. Check the school's admissions policy to see how places are allocated.
Pupils, staff and SEND
| Pupils | This school | Suffolk | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eligible for free school meals in the last 6 years 16th highest of 36 state primary schools in Bury St Edmunds. Higher than 46% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 20.0% | 23.4%* | 26.3% |
| With an education, health and care plan 4th highest of 36 state primary schools in Bury St Edmunds. Higher than 80% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 4.9% | 3.2%* | 3.5% |
| Receiving special educational needs support 10th highest of 36 state primary schools in Bury St Edmunds. Higher than 83% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 20.5% | 14.7%* | 15.0% |
| English as an additional language 9th highest of 36 state primary schools in Bury St Edmunds. Higher than 55% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 11.9% | 12.6%* | 23.4% |
| Overall absence (sessions missed) 27th lowest of 36 state primary schools in Bury St Edmunds. Lower than 29% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 5.8% | 5.2%* | 5.2% |
| Persistently absent (missed 10% or more) 27th lowest of 36 state primary schools in Bury St Edmunds. Lower than 42% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 13.1% | 12.1%* | 13.0% |
| Suspensions per 100 pupils 21st lowest of 36 state primary schools in Bury St Edmunds. Lower than 29% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 2.7 | 5.1 | 2.5 |
| Pupils suspended at least once 22nd lowest of 36 state primary schools in Bury St Edmunds. Lower than 23% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 1.7% | 1.9% | 1.1% |
| Pupils permanently excluded0 pupils | 0.00% | 0.08% | 0.03% |
| Pupils per teacher Joint 3rd highest of 36 state primary schools in Bury St Edmunds. Higher than 84% of 16,642 state primary schools in England. | 23.8 | 19.8 | 20.7 |
| Pupils per adult (teachers and support staff) Joint 11th highest of 36 state primary schools in Bury St Edmunds. Higher than 62% of 16,653 state primary schools in England. | 11.4 | 10.4 | 10.6 |
| Teachers who left during the year 3rd highest of 33 state primary schools in Bury St Edmunds. Higher than 91% of 15,063 state primary schools in England. | 31.5% | 15.0%* | 14.4%* |
Comparisons are with primary schools. Scales run from lower (left) to higher (right) figures. For absence and suspensions lower is better, so their scales run green to red; blue scales describe the school's pupils and staff and aren't good or bad. * Calculated by SchoolScores from the council's or England's schools, weighted by pupils (or teachers, for turnover); other figures are published by DfE. Sources: DfE school census 2024/25; DfE pupil absence 2024/25; DfE suspensions and permanent exclusions 2024/25; DfE school workforce census 2025/26; DfE teacher turnover 2024/25.
Nearby primary schools
- Great Heath Academy 0.3 miles · Ofsted: Good (2024) · 55% met expected standard (KS2)
- Beck Row Primary Academy 1.8 miles · Ofsted: Good (2023) · 71% met expected standard (KS2)
- West Row Academy 2.5 miles · Ofsted: Report card 2026: 1 strong, 6 expected · 67% met expected standard (KS2)
- The Pines Primary School 2.6 miles · Ofsted: Good (2022) · 61% met expected standard (KS2)
Straight-line distance. Distance isn't the same as a catchment area.
Questions parents ask
What is St Mary's CofE Academy's Ofsted rating?
St Mary's CofE Academy was rated Requires improvement by Ofsted at its inspection in 22 May 2024.
How did St Mary's CofE Academy do in its SATs?
In 2024/25, 31% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, 31 points below the England average of 62%.
Would parents recommend St Mary's CofE Academy?
88% of the 107 parents who answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 2 April 2024 and 7 April 2025 said they would recommend St Mary's CofE Academy to another parent. Parents choose whether to respond, so this may not represent all families.
Is St Mary's CofE Academy oversubscribed?
For the September 2026 intake, 51 families put St Mary's CofE Academy as their first choice for 52 places: about one first-choice application for every place. 51 of those families were offered a place. Whether you get a place depends on the school's admissions rules and where you live.
Sources
- School details: Get Information about Schools (DfE), 26 September 2026. URN 137419.
- Inspections: Ofsted management information, data to 31 August 2026.
- Parent views: Ofsted Parent View, 2 April 2024 to 7 April 2025.
- Results: DfE school performance tables, Key stage 2 2024/25.
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Page updated 26 September 2026.