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
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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.

Key details

LA
Suffolk
Age range
4 - 11
Boarders
No boarders
Sixth form
Does not have a sixth form
Trust
Capacity
315
Pupils
310
Boys
157
Girls
153
FSM %
16.50
Open date
Close date
Last Ofsted
2021-07-01
Next inspection
Data snapshot
2025-07-14
County
Suffolk

Trends

DatePupilsBoysGirlsCapacityFSM%
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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