Wood Ley Community Primary School
URN: 124680 • Stowmarket IP14 1UF
Overview
- Name
- Wood Ley Community Primary School
- URN
- 124680
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Does not apply
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 63.0 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Sandra Renwick (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- 01449616038
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Lowry Way, Stowmarket IP14 1UF
Summary
Wood Ley Community Primary School, located in Stowmarket, Suffolk, serves a mixed-gender population of 310 pupils, with a capacity of 315. Established in 1989, the school is situated within the Chilton Hall Estate and is committed to providing a secure and stimulating environment for its students. The school prides itself on high educational standards and offers a well-rounded curriculum that emphasizes foundational skills in reading, writing, and numeracy, alongside opportunities for extracurricular activities.
The school features a dedicated Foundation Stage area, a bespoke Year 5/6 building, and extensive outdoor facilities, including a playground, environmental study area, and Forest School woodland. Wood Ley is recognized as an Extended School, offering a Breakfast and After School Club to support working families. The staff, comprising 12 full-time equivalent teachers and 10 part-time teaching assistants, work collaboratively to foster a nurturing educational experience.
Community involvement is strong, with a supportive Governing Body and an active Friends of Wood Ley School group that contributes to fundraising and school events. The school aims to partner with parents to ensure that children receive the encouragement and resources needed for a successful start to their education.
The school features a dedicated Foundation Stage area, a bespoke Year 5/6 building, and extensive outdoor facilities, including a playground, environmental study area, and Forest School woodland. Wood Ley is recognized as an Extended School, offering a Breakfast and After School Club to support working families. The staff, comprising 12 full-time equivalent teachers and 10 part-time teaching assistants, work collaboratively to foster a nurturing educational experience.
Community involvement is strong, with a supportive Governing Body and an active Friends of Wood Ley School group that contributes to fundraising and school events. The school aims to partner with parents to ensure that children receive the encouragement and resources needed for a successful start to their education.
Useful links
- School Governors (governance)
- SEND Report (sen)
- News & Events (calendar)
- Newsletters (calendar)
- Autumn Term (calendar)
- Spring Term (calendar)
- Summer Term (calendar)
- ParentMail (calendar)
- School Calendar (calendar)
- Term Dates (calendar)
Nearby alternatives
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 310 | 157 | 153 | 315 | 16.50 |
| 2024-09-11 | 312 | 166 | 146 | 315 | 15.40 |
| 2023-09-11 | 306 | 162 | 144 | 315 | 12.40 |
| 2022-09-11 | 306 | 162 | 144 | 315 | 12.40 |
| 2021-09-11 | 309 | 163 | 146 | 315 | 13.30 |
| 2020-09-11 | 305 | 161 | 144 | 315 | 8.20 |
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