Place Farm Primary Academy

URN: 138161 • Haverhill CB9 8HF

Overview

Name
Place Farm Primary Academy
URN
138161
Type
Academy converter
Phase
Primary
Status
Open
Gender
Mixed
Religious
Does not apply
Admissions
Not applicable
Trust
UNITY SCHOOLS PARTNERSHIP
Private
No
Ofsted rating
Good
Ranking score
56.0 / 100
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Leadership & Contact

Headteacher
Lisa McConnell (since 2025) , Headteacher
Telephone
01440702836
Website
Visit
Address
Camps Road, Haverhill CB9 8HF

Summary

Place Farm Primary Academy is a mixed academy converter located in Haverhill, Suffolk, with a current enrolment of 403 pupils and a capacity of 420. The school is committed to providing a high-quality education, placing pupils at the centre of its ethos. Staff members actively promote positive attitudes towards learning and foster a love of reading through a carefully curated selection of books and stories.

The curriculum at Place Farm Primary Academy includes a strong focus on the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS), ensuring that children receive a solid foundation for their future education. The school also offers a range of support services, including breakfast and afterschool clubs, to cater to the needs of families within the community.

With a significant percentage of pupils eligible for free school meals (31.3%), Place Farm Primary Academy is dedicated to supporting all children, including those from disadvantaged backgrounds. The school values parental involvement and aims to create a nurturing environment that promotes mental health and wellbeing. For more information, parents can visit the school's website at www.placefarm.org.uk.

Key details

LA
Suffolk
Age range
4 - 11
Boarders
No boarders
Sixth form
Does not have a sixth form
Trust
UNITY SCHOOLS PARTNERSHIP
Capacity
420
Pupils
403
Boys
197
Girls
206
FSM %
31.30
Open date
2012-06-01
Close date
Last Ofsted
2022-10-13
Next inspection
Data snapshot
2025-07-14
County
Suffolk

Trends

DatePupilsBoysGirlsCapacityFSM%
2025-07-14 403 197 206 420 31.30
2024-09-11 410 205 205 420 32.90
2023-09-11 393 192 201 420 26.50
2022-09-11 393 192 201 420 26.50
2021-09-11 390 188 202 420 25.60
2020-09-11 408 196 212 420 19.90

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