Woolpit Primary Academy
URN: 142566 • Bury St Edmunds IP30 9RU
Overview
- Name
- Woolpit Primary Academy
- URN
- 142566
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Does not apply
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- THEDWASTRE EDUCATION TRUST
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 48.9 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Emma Jones (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- 01359240625
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Heath Road, Bury St Edmunds IP30 9RU
Summary
Woolpit Primary Academy, located in the village of Woolpit near Bury St Edmunds, is a mixed primary school with a current enrolment of 114 pupils and a capacity of 210. As an academy converter, the school prioritises a nurturing environment where core values of Nurture, Resilience, Inspiration, and Respect guide its educational approach. The headteacher, Emma Jones, emphasises high expectations and well-being, aiming for students to develop a love of learning and resilience as they prepare for their future educational journeys.
The curriculum at Woolpit Primary is designed to engage students through well-planned and exciting learning opportunities. It includes a comprehensive history programme that encourages inquiry and critical thinking, focusing on themes such as Human Rights and Global Warming. This approach aims to instil cultural capital and equip children with the skills to form their own opinions.
Woolpit Primary Academy fosters strong connections with families and the local community, believing that collaboration enhances the educational experience. The school also offers various childcare services through Woolpit ARC, providing breakfast, after-school, and holiday clubs to support working families.
The curriculum at Woolpit Primary is designed to engage students through well-planned and exciting learning opportunities. It includes a comprehensive history programme that encourages inquiry and critical thinking, focusing on themes such as Human Rights and Global Warming. This approach aims to instil cultural capital and equip children with the skills to form their own opinions.
Woolpit Primary Academy fosters strong connections with families and the local community, believing that collaboration enhances the educational experience. The school also offers various childcare services through Woolpit ARC, providing breakfast, after-school, and holiday clubs to support working families.
Useful links
- Governors (governance)
- SEN and Accessibility (sen)
- HOME (other)
- ABOUT US (other)
- Admissions (other)
- Starting Reception 2025 (other)
- Friends of Woolpit School (other)
- Policies (other)
- Staff (other)
- Wrap Around Care (other)
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Key details
- LA
- Suffolk
- Age range
- 5 - 11
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Trust
- THEDWASTRE EDUCATION TRUST
- Capacity
- 210
- Pupils
- 114
- Boys
- 56
- Girls
- 58
- FSM %
- 36.00
- Open date
- 2016-01-01
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2022-07-13
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Suffolk
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 114 | 56 | 58 | 210 | 36.00 |
| 2024-09-11 | 117 | 56 | 61 | 210 | 35.90 |
| 2023-09-11 | 116 | 55 | 61 | 210 | 37.90 |
| 2022-09-11 | 116 | 55 | 61 | 210 | 37.90 |
| 2021-09-11 | 118 | 56 | 62 | 210 | 38.10 |
| 2020-09-11 | 132 | 65 | 67 | 210 | 29.50 |
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