Elmswell Community Primary School

URN: 124534 • Bury St Edmunds IP30 9UE

Overview

Name
Elmswell Community Primary School
URN
124534
Type
Community school
Phase
Primary
Status
Open
Gender
Mixed
Religious
Does not apply
Admissions
Not applicable
Trust
Private
No
Ofsted rating
Good
Ranking score
63.4 / 100
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Leadership & Contact

Headteacher
Jane Ash (since 2025) , Headteacher
Telephone
01359240261
Website
Visit
Address
Oxer Close, Bury St Edmunds IP30 9UE

Summary

Elmswell Community Primary School, located in Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk, is a mixed community school with a current enrolment of 363 pupils, out of a capacity of 420. The school is dedicated to fostering a nurturing environment where every child is known, valued, and supported in their academic and personal growth. Safeguarding and well-being are central to the school's ethos, ensuring that children feel secure and encouraged to thrive.

The curriculum at Elmswell is designed to inspire a love of learning, with high expectations for behaviour, effort, and attitude. The school aims to prepare students not only for their next educational steps but also to develop them into confident and kind individuals ready for the wider world. Strong relationships among staff, pupils, families, and the community are emphasized as essential for creating a supportive learning atmosphere.

Elmswell Community Primary School values the partnership with parents and carers, believing that collaboration enhances the educational experience. The school welcomes visitors to explore its offerings and is committed to providing a warm and engaging environment for all students.

Key details

LA
Suffolk
Age range
3 - 11
Boarders
No boarders
Sixth form
Does not have a sixth form
Trust
Capacity
420
Pupils
363
Boys
187
Girls
176
FSM %
17.90
Open date
Close date
Last Ofsted
2020-01-09
Next inspection
Data snapshot
2025-07-14
County
Suffolk

Trends

DatePupilsBoysGirlsCapacityFSM%
2025-07-14 363 187 176 420 17.90
2024-09-11 361 180 181 420 19.40
2023-09-11 314 158 156 315 13.40
2022-09-11 314 158 156 315 13.40
2021-09-11 300 148 152 315 13.00
2020-09-11 309 151 158 315 9.40

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