Acton Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School

URN: 124686 • Sudbury CO10 0US

Overview

Name
Acton Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School
URN
124686
Type
Voluntary controlled school
Phase
Primary
Status
Open
Gender
Mixed
Religious
Church of England
Admissions
Not applicable
Trust
Private
No
Ofsted rating
Good
Ranking score
60.3 / 100
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Leadership & Contact

Headteacher
Jonathan Gray (since 2025) , Headteacher
Telephone
01787377089
Website
Visit
Address
Lambert Drive, Sudbury CO10 0US

Summary

Acton Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School, located in Sudbury, Suffolk, is a mixed primary school with a current enrollment of 187 pupils, against a capacity of 210. The school operates under a voluntary controlled framework, emphasizing a strong connection to the local church, All Saints, which plays an integral role in the school community. The school's ethos is encapsulated in its motto, "Strive, Support, Succeed," promoting a nurturing environment where children are encouraged to challenge themselves and achieve their personal goals.

The curriculum at Acton is designed to foster a love of learning, with a focus on developing resilience and respect among students. The school values the importance of community and aims to create a supportive atmosphere where children learn to be compassionate and humble. This is reflected in their guiding principle, inspired by 1 Peter 3:8, which encourages kindness and understanding among peers.

Parents are invited to engage with the school through various events, including parents' evenings and community celebrations such as the Harvest Festival and Christmas services. The school maintains an open-door policy for inquiries and visits, fostering strong relationships with families and the wider community.

Key details

LA
Suffolk
Age range
4 - 11
Boarders
No boarders
Sixth form
Does not have a sixth form
Trust
Capacity
210
Pupils
187
Boys
80
Girls
107
FSM %
14.00
Open date
Close date
Last Ofsted
2023-04-20
Next inspection
Data snapshot
2025-07-14
County
Suffolk

Trends

DatePupilsBoysGirlsCapacityFSM%
2025-07-14 187 80 107 210 14.00
2024-09-11 168 73 95 210 14.30
2023-09-11 166 81 85 210 12.70
2022-09-11 166 81 85 210 12.70
2021-09-11 174 90 84 210 13.80
2020-09-11 177 99 78 210 10.20

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