St Edmund's Catholic Primary School

URN: 142770 • Bungay NR35 1AY

Overview

Name
St Edmund's Catholic Primary School
URN
142770
Type
Academy sponsor led
Phase
Primary
Status
Open
Gender
Mixed
Religious
Roman Catholic
Admissions
Not applicable
Trust
ST JOHN THE BAPTIST CATHOLIC MULTI ACADEMY TRUST
Private
No
Ofsted rating
Good
Ranking score
53.6 / 100
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Leadership & Contact

Headteacher
Samantha Barlow (since 2025)
Telephone
01986892502
Website
Visit
Address
St Mary's Street, Bungay NR35 1AY

Summary

St Edmund's Catholic Primary School, located in Bungay, Suffolk, is a mixed academy with a current enrolment of 68 pupils, set within a capacity of 105. The school is dedicated to providing a rich and inspiring curriculum that is deeply rooted in Catholic values, while also welcoming families of all faiths and backgrounds. The ethos of the school emphasizes both academic and spiritual growth, ensuring that every child has the opportunity to flourish personally and academically.

Under the leadership of Executive Headteacher Mr. Patrick Kennedy, who brings over five years of experience as a Catholic Headteacher, the school is committed to fostering a supportive and nurturing environment. The staff are described as dedicated and talented, working collaboratively to deliver engaging learning experiences. The school community is characterized by strong relationships among students, staff, and parents, all contributing to a warm and welcoming atmosphere.

St Edmund's is actively seeking to expand its community and currently has available places for new students. The school encourages prospective families to visit and experience first-hand the supportive environment and educational opportunities offered.

Key details

LA
Suffolk
Age range
4 - 11
Boarders
No boarders
Sixth form
Does not have a sixth form
Trust
ST JOHN THE BAPTIST CATHOLIC MULTI ACADEMY TRUST
Capacity
105
Pupils
68
Boys
38
Girls
30
FSM %
38.20
Open date
2016-05-01
Close date
Last Ofsted
2018-07-11
Next inspection
Data snapshot
2025-07-14
County
Suffolk

Trends

DatePupilsBoysGirlsCapacityFSM%
2025-07-14 68 38 30 105 38.20
2024-09-11 82 41 41 105 28.00
2023-09-11 89 42 47 105 27.00
2022-09-11 89 42 47 105 27.00
2021-09-11 87 44 43 105 25.30
2020-09-11 86 45 41 105 22.10

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