The Pines Primary School

URN: 145031 • Bury St. Edmunds IP28 8WL

Overview

Name
The Pines Primary School
URN
145031
Type
Free schools
Phase
Primary
Status
Open
Gender
Mixed
Religious
None
Admissions
Trust
ANGLIAN LEARNING
Private
No
Ofsted rating
Good
Ranking score
64.3 / 100
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Leadership & Contact

Headteacher
Kerry Darby (since 2025)
Telephone
01638790135
Website
Visit
Address
Manor Wood, Bury St. Edmunds IP28 8WL

Summary

The Pines Primary School, located in Red Lodge, Bury St. Edmunds, is a mixed free school with a current enrolment of 244 pupils, exceeding its capacity of 210. The school is part of Anglian Learning and is committed to providing a happy, creative, and inclusive environment where students are encouraged to engage enthusiastically with their learning.

The curriculum at The Pines emphasizes a holistic approach, incorporating various subjects and extracurricular activities, including Forest School and OPAL (Outdoor Play and Learning). The school prioritises the well-being of its students, offering support through initiatives like ELSA (Emotional Literacy Support Assistant) and a dedicated Family Well-being Lead.

The governing body consists of six members, including parent and staff governors, ensuring community representation in decision-making. The school actively engages with local issues, as demonstrated by recent participation in a climate change feature on ITV News Anglia, highlighting the students' confidence and awareness of environmental matters. For more information, visit their website at www.pinesprimary.org.

Key details

LA
Suffolk
Age range
3 - 11
Boarders
No boarders
Sixth form
Does not have a sixth form
Trust
ANGLIAN LEARNING
Capacity
210
Pupils
244
Boys
129
Girls
115
FSM %
7.60
Open date
2018-09-03
Close date
Last Ofsted
2022-12-14
Next inspection
Data snapshot
2025-07-14
County
Suffolk

Trends

DatePupilsBoysGirlsCapacityFSM%
2025-07-14 244 129 115 210 7.60
2024-09-11 236 126 110 210 9.90
2023-09-11 180 94 86 210 9.70
2022-09-11 180 94 86 210 9.70
2021-09-11 156 84 72 210 7.40
2020-09-11 124 69 55 210 8.30

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