Woolpit Community Primary School

URN: 124549 • Bury St Edmunds IP30 9RU

Overview

Name
Woolpit Community Primary School
URN
124549
Type
Community school
Phase
Primary
Status
Closed
Gender
Mixed
Religious
Does not apply
Admissions
Not applicable
Trust
Private
No
Ofsted rating
Requires improvement
Ranking score
50.2 / 100
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Leadership & Contact

Headteacher
Shaun Holland (since 2025) , Headteacher
Telephone
Website
Address
Heath Road, Bury St Edmunds IP30 9RU

Summary

Woolpit Community Primary School, located in the village of Woolpit near Bury St Edmunds, is a mixed community school with a capacity of 180 pupils. The school is committed to nurturing a love of learning in its students, underpinned by core values of Nurture, Resilience, Inspiration, and Respect. The headteacher, Emma Jones, emphasizes high expectations and well-being, aiming to prepare children for their future educational journeys.

The curriculum at Woolpit Primary is designed to engage students and foster critical thinking, particularly in history, where children explore local and global contexts through themes such as Human Rights and Technology. The school prioritizes creating well-rounded individuals who are respectful and motivated to achieve, ensuring that all pupils are equipped for the transition to high school and beyond.

Woolpit Primary also values its connection to the local community, which includes the surrounding villages of Beyton and Drinkstone. The school collaborates with Woolpit Arc, which provides additional childcare services, further supporting families in the area.

Key details

LA
Suffolk
Age range
5 - 10
Boarders
No boarders
Sixth form
Does not have a sixth form
Trust
Capacity
180
Pupils
Boys
Girls
FSM %
Open date
Close date
2015-12-31
Last Ofsted
2014-11-28
Next inspection
Data snapshot
2025-07-14
County
Suffolk

Trends

DatePupilsBoysGirlsCapacityFSM%
2025-07-14 180
2024-09-11 180
2023-09-11 180
2022-09-11 180
2021-09-11 180
2020-09-11 180

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