Bealings School

URN: 124595 • Woodbridge IP13 6LW

Overview

Name
Bealings School
URN
124595
Type
Community school
Phase
Primary
Status
Open
Gender
Mixed
Religious
Does not apply
Admissions
Not applicable
Trust
Private
No
Ofsted rating
Outstanding
Ranking score
67.9 / 100
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Leadership & Contact

Headteacher
Ana Da Piedade (since 2025) , Headteacher
Telephone
01473622376
Website
Visit
Address
Sandy Lane, Woodbridge IP13 6LW

Summary

Bealings School is a community primary school located in Woodbridge, Suffolk, catering to a mixed-gender cohort of 101 pupils, with a capacity of 105. The school prioritises fostering a sense of awe and appreciation for the environment, encouraging children to express themselves while valuing the contributions of others. This ethos is central to the school's vision, which aims to balance individual interests with community involvement.

The curriculum at Bealings School is designed to be deeply social, employing the Mantle of the Expert approach. This method allows teachers and students to collaboratively create fictional learning landscapes, where they engage in problem-solving and inquiry-based learning. This immersive approach helps to make the curriculum relevant and meaningful, promoting critical thinking and creativity among students.

Bealings School prides itself on being a close-knit community, where families support one another in nurturing children's confidence and kindness. The school environment is designed to help children grow not only academically but also socially, fostering a sense of responsibility towards their peers and the wider world.

Key details

LA
Suffolk
Age range
4 - 11
Boarders
No boarders
Sixth form
Does not have a sixth form
Trust
Capacity
105
Pupils
101
Boys
56
Girls
45
FSM %
1.00
Open date
Close date
Last Ofsted
2012-07-11
Next inspection
Data snapshot
2025-07-14
County
Suffolk

Trends

DatePupilsBoysGirlsCapacityFSM%
2025-07-14 101 56 45 105 1.00
2024-09-11 106 58 48 105 3.80
2023-09-11 105 59 46 105 6.70
2022-09-11 105 59 46 105 6.70
2021-09-11 110 57 53 105 9.10
2020-09-11 108 56 52 105 4.60

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