Glemsford Primary Academy
URN: 141406 • Sudbury CO10 7RF
Overview
- Name
- Glemsford Primary Academy
- URN
- 141406
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- Phase
- Primary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Does not apply
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- UNITY SCHOOLS PARTNERSHIP
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 59.5 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Nicolas George (since 2025)
- Telephone
- 01787283200
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Lion Road, Sudbury CO10 7RF
Summary
Glemsford Primary Academy, located in Sudbury, Suffolk, is a mixed, sponsor-led academy with a current enrolment of 244 pupils, serving a community-focused educational environment. The school is part of the Unity Schools Partnership, which enhances collaboration and provides additional resources and opportunities for both staff and students. The academy is situated in a historic Grade 2 listed Victorian building, fostering a sense of tradition and community spirit.
The school prioritises excellent behaviour and positive attitudes among its pupils, promoting values such as respect and collective responsibility through the Glemsford Scales. Glemsford Primary Academy offers a broad curriculum that balances academic learning with physical activity, encouraging students to engage in outdoor adventures and gardening alongside their studies.
With a commitment to inclusivity, the academy supports various needs through its Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) provision. The school also actively involves parents and the local community in its initiatives, ensuring a collaborative approach to education and personal development for all students.
The school prioritises excellent behaviour and positive attitudes among its pupils, promoting values such as respect and collective responsibility through the Glemsford Scales. Glemsford Primary Academy offers a broad curriculum that balances academic learning with physical activity, encouraging students to engage in outdoor adventures and gardening alongside their studies.
With a commitment to inclusivity, the academy supports various needs through its Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) provision. The school also actively involves parents and the local community in its initiatives, ensuring a collaborative approach to education and personal development for all students.
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- Governing Body (governance)
- Attendance & Medical (sen)
- SEND Provision (sen)
- Events (calendar)
- Home (other)
- About Us (other)
- Admissions (other)
- Policies & Documents (other)
- Term Dates (other)
- Terms & Conditions (other)
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Key details
- LA
- Suffolk
- Age range
- 2 - 11
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Trust
- UNITY SCHOOLS PARTNERSHIP
- Capacity
- 259
- Pupils
- 244
- Boys
- 128
- Girls
- 116
- FSM %
- 20.20
- Open date
- 2015-01-01
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2023-04-20
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Suffolk
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 244 | 128 | 116 | 259 | 20.20 |
| 2024-09-11 | 226 | 117 | 109 | 259 | 17.70 |
| 2023-09-11 | 249 | 125 | 124 | 259 | 17.70 |
| 2022-09-11 | 249 | 125 | 124 | 259 | 17.70 |
| 2021-09-11 | 256 | 124 | 132 | 210 | 20.20 |
| 2020-09-11 | 264 | 125 | 139 | 210 | 15.00 |
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