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
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.
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.
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Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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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