SchoolScoresSt Mary's CofE Primary School, Woodbridge
Academy · Primary, ages 4 to 11 · Mixed · Church of England
Part of ST EDMUNDSBURY AND IPSWICH DIOCESAN MULTI-ACADEMY TRUST
Burkitt Road, Woodbridge, IP12 4JJ
01394 383649 · School website · Map and directions
Ofsted inspection
Ofsted rated this school Good at the inspection that started on 19 September 2013. This inspection was of the school before it changed to its current form (for example, before becoming an academy).
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 | Good |
| Outcomes for pupils | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
Since then, a shorter ungraded inspection on 10 July 2024: Ofsted found the school was still Good.
Read the full Ofsted reports for this school
Source: Ofsted state-funded schools inspection data.
What parents say
75 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 2 April 2024 and 7 April 2025.
Woodbridge comparisons use the 10 of its 23 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 | Woodbridge | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| My child is happy at this school 5th highest of 10 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Woodbridge. Higher than 62% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 97% | 98% | 89% |
| My child feels safe at this school Joint 7th highest of 10 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Woodbridge. Higher than 59% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 97% | 98% | 90% |
| The school makes sure pupils are well behaved 5th highest of 10 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Woodbridge. Higher than 78% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 97% | 96% | 84% |
| Bullying was dealt with quickly and effectivelyOf 15 parents whose child had been bullied Joint 3rd highest of 7 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Woodbridge. Higher than 78% of 6,022 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 67% | 63% | 51% |
| Concerns were dealt with properlyOf 58 parents who had raised a concern 2nd highest of 10 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Woodbridge. Higher than 93% of 8,398 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 97% | 89% | 76% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent Joint 4th highest of 10 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Woodbridge. Higher than 72% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 96%said yes | 95% | 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. Woodbridge figures pool parents at the Woodbridge 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
22 pupils in this year group.
73% — 14 points above the Suffolk average, and 11 points above the England average.
| Measure | This school | Suffolk | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths | 73% | 59% | 62% |
| Reached the higher standard in reading, writing and maths | 14% | 7% | 8% |
| Met the expected standard in reading | 82% | 73% | 75% |
| Met the expected standard in writing | 73% | 70% | 72% |
| Met the expected standard in maths | 82% | 71% | 74% |
| Average reading scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 106 | 105 | 106 |
| Average maths scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 105 | 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 | 27 |
|---|---|
| Families who put it first | 27 |
| Of those, offered a place | 27 (100%) |
| Families who listed it at all | 61 |
First-choice applications per place: 2024: 1.0 · 2025: 1.1 · 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 19th highest of 23 state primary schools in Woodbridge. Higher than 12% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 8.2% | 23.4%* | 26.3% |
| With an education, health and care plan 12th highest of 23 state primary schools in Woodbridge. Higher than 51% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 3.1% | 3.2%* | 3.5% |
| Receiving special educational needs support 12th highest of 23 state primary schools in Woodbridge. Higher than 64% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 16.3% | 14.7%* | 15.0% |
| English as an additional language Joint 4th highest of 23 state primary schools in Woodbridge. Higher than 32% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 4.6% | 12.6%* | 23.4% |
| Overall absence (sessions missed) 9th lowest of 23 state primary schools in Woodbridge. Lower than 78% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 4.1% | 5.2%* | 5.2% |
| Persistently absent (missed 10% or more) 9th lowest of 23 state primary schools in Woodbridge. Lower than 72% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 8.3% | 12.1%* | 13.0% |
| Suspensions per 100 pupils 12th lowest of 23 state primary schools in Woodbridge. Lower than 42% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 1.5 | 5.1 | 2.5 |
| Pupils suspended at least once 10th lowest of 23 state primary schools in Woodbridge. Lower than 38% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 1.0% | 1.9% | 1.1% |
| Pupils permanently excluded0 pupils | 0.00% | 0.08% | 0.03% |
| Pupils per teacher Joint 7th highest of 23 state primary schools in Woodbridge. Higher than 49% of 16,642 state primary schools in England. | 20.5 | 19.8 | 20.7 |
| Pupils per adult (teachers and support staff) Joint 8th highest of 23 state primary schools in Woodbridge. Higher than 49% of 16,653 state primary schools in England. | 10.7 | 10.4 | 10.6 |
| Teachers who left during the year Joint 12th highest of 13 state primary schools in Woodbridge. Higher than 0% of 15,063 state primary schools in England. | 0.0% | 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
- Kyson Primary School 0.5 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2024, before conversion) · 65% met expected standard (KS2)
- Woodbridge Primary School 0.6 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2025) · 72% met expected standard (KS2)
- Melton Primary School 1.2 miles · Ofsted: Report card 2026: 3 expected, 4 needs attention · 58% met expected standard (KS2)
- Martlesham Primary Academy 2.2 miles · Ofsted: Good (2018), confirmed 2024 · 75% met expected standard (KS2)
- Bealings School 2.4 miles · Ofsted: Good (2024) · 53% met expected standard (KS2)
- Grundisburgh Primary School 2.8 miles · Ofsted: Good (2012), confirmed 2022 · 67% met expected standard (KS2)
- Birchwood Primary School 2.9 miles · Ofsted: Outstanding (2016), confirmed 2022 · 73% met expected standard (KS2)
- Gorseland Primary School 2.9 miles · Ofsted: Report card 2025: 7 expected · 63% 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 Primary School, Woodbridge's Ofsted rating?
St Mary's CofE Primary School, Woodbridge was rated Good by Ofsted at its inspection in 19 September 2013. At a shorter ungraded inspection in 10 July 2024, Ofsted found the school was still Good.
How did St Mary's CofE Primary School, Woodbridge do in its SATs?
In 2024/25, 73% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, 11 points above the England average of 62%.
Would parents recommend St Mary's CofE Primary School, Woodbridge?
96% of the 75 parents who answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 2 April 2024 and 7 April 2025 said they would recommend St Mary's CofE Primary School, Woodbridge to another parent. Parents choose whether to respond, so this may not represent all families.
Is St Mary's CofE Primary School, Woodbridge oversubscribed?
For the September 2026 intake, 27 families put St Mary's CofE Primary School, Woodbridge as their first choice for 27 places: about one first-choice application for every place. 27 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 142598.
- 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.