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
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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.

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

DatePupilsBoysGirlsCapacityFSM%
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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