Walsham-le-Willows Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School

URN: 124717 • Bury St Edmunds IP31 3BD

Overview

Name
Walsham-le-Willows Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School
URN
124717
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
58.2 / 100
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Leadership & Contact

Headteacher
Maxine McGarr (since 2025) , Headteacher
Telephone
01359259319
Website
Visit
Address
Wattisfield Road, Bury St Edmunds IP31 3BD

Summary

Walsham-le-Willows Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School, located in Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk, serves a mixed-gender cohort of 126 pupils with a capacity of 140. The school is committed to fostering a caring and supportive environment where children can thrive academically and socially. Guided by its mission statement, “With God's Blessing, we DISCOVER, INSPIRE, GROW,” the school emphasises the importance of resilience and a love for learning.

The curriculum is designed to promote moral, spiritual, and cultural understanding, encouraging pupils to achieve their highest potential. The school sets challenging yet attainable learning targets and celebrates individual achievements to support personal development. Additionally, respect and tolerance are core values, integrated into various subjects and collective worship, helping children appreciate diverse cultures and faiths.

Walsham-le-Willows Primary School actively engages with the local community, fostering partnerships with parents, guardians, and local organisations. The dedicated staff, including Headteacher Mrs Maxine McGarr and SENDCo, ensure that every child receives the support and encouragement needed to succeed in a safe and stimulating environment.

Key details

LA
Suffolk
Age range
4 - 11
Boarders
No boarders
Sixth form
Does not have a sixth form
Trust
Capacity
140
Pupils
126
Boys
66
Girls
60
FSM %
18.30
Open date
Close date
Last Ofsted
2023-03-29
Next inspection
Data snapshot
2025-07-14
County
Suffolk

Trends

DatePupilsBoysGirlsCapacityFSM%
2025-07-14 126 66 60 140 18.30
2024-09-11 118 65 53 140 21.20
2023-09-11 125 64 61 140 18.40
2022-09-11 125 64 61 140 18.40
2021-09-11 135 66 69 140 15.60
2020-09-11 130 60 70 140 13.10

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