Belchamp St Paul Church of England Primary School
URN: 144866 • Sudbury CO10 7BP
Overview
- Name
- Belchamp St Paul Church of England Primary School
- URN
- 144866
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Church of England
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- THE DIOCESE OF CHELMSFORD VINE SCHOOLS TRUST
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 54.7 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Kirsty Stuart (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- 01787277222
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Vicarage Road, Sudbury CO10 7BP
Summary
Belchamp St Paul Church of England Primary School is a small, mixed academy located in Sudbury, Essex, with a current enrolment of 33 pupils and a capacity of 102. The school is part of the Diocese of Chelmsford Vine Schools Trust and prides itself on fostering a strong sense of community and belonging. It embraces Christian values while welcoming all faiths, aiming to instil compassion, respect, and hope in its students.
The curriculum at Belchamp St Paul is designed to encourage exploration and discovery, with a focus on building confidence and equipping children with essential skills for their future. The school offers a range of outdoor learning opportunities, including a dedicated nature area and forest school sessions, alongside various extra-curricular activities such as music, sports, and crafts.
Wrap-around care is available for families, providing before and after school support from 7:30 am to 6:00 pm, as well as holiday clubs. The school emphasizes the importance of school trips and community involvement, ensuring that each child feels known and valued within the school environment.
The curriculum at Belchamp St Paul is designed to encourage exploration and discovery, with a focus on building confidence and equipping children with essential skills for their future. The school offers a range of outdoor learning opportunities, including a dedicated nature area and forest school sessions, alongside various extra-curricular activities such as music, sports, and crafts.
Wrap-around care is available for families, providing before and after school support from 7:30 am to 6:00 pm, as well as holiday clubs. The school emphasizes the importance of school trips and community involvement, ensuring that each child feels known and valued within the school environment.
Useful links
- Governance (governance)
- Our School (other)
- 01787 277222 (other)
- Home (other)
- Admissions (other)
- School Holidays and Term Dates (other)
- About us (other)
- Website Policy (other)
- Diocese of Chelmsford Vine Schools Trust (other)
- Our Policies (other)
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Key details
- LA
- Essex
- Age range
- 4 - 11
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Trust
- THE DIOCESE OF CHELMSFORD VINE SCHOOLS TRUST
- Capacity
- 102
- Pupils
- 33
- Boys
- 18
- Girls
- 15
- FSM %
- 6.10
- Open date
- 2017-08-01
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2024-01-31
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Suffolk
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 33 | 18 | 15 | 102 | 6.10 |
| 2024-09-11 | 31 | 16 | 15 | 102 | 9.70 |
| 2023-09-11 | 70 | 27 | 43 | 102 | 7.10 |
| 2022-09-11 | 70 | 27 | 43 | 102 | 7.10 |
| 2021-09-11 | 69 | 36 | 33 | 102 | 11.60 |
| 2020-09-11 | 71 | 40 | 31 | 102 | 7.00 |
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