West Row Academy
URN: 145277 • Bury St Edmunds IP28 8NY
Overview
- Name
- West Row Academy
- URN
- 145277
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- Phase
- Primary
- Status
- Closed
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Does not apply
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Requires improvement
- Ranking score
- 50.4 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Elisabeth Close (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- Website
- Address
- Beeches Road, Bury St Edmunds IP28 8NY
Summary
West Row Academy, located in Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk, is a mixed primary academy with a current enrolment of 221 pupils, serving a capacity of 270. The school is dedicated to fostering an inclusive environment where children feel safe and valued. Central to its ethos are six core values: Curiosity, Kindness, Resilience, Inclusion, Integrity, and Passion, which are celebrated throughout the academic year to promote personal growth and community spirit.
The curriculum at West Row Academy emphasizes the importance of reading as a tool for nurturing curiosity and enhancing learning experiences. The school provides a range of extra-curricular activities to support holistic development and encourages children to build essential life skills. Additionally, the academy prioritizes safeguarding and offers various support services, including early help and online safety resources.
West Row Academy is committed to creating a strong sense of community, inviting parents to engage through events such as the Parent-Teacher Association (PFA) meetings. The school aims to build strong partnerships with families to ensure that every child can thrive and reach their full potential.
The curriculum at West Row Academy emphasizes the importance of reading as a tool for nurturing curiosity and enhancing learning experiences. The school provides a range of extra-curricular activities to support holistic development and encourages children to build essential life skills. Additionally, the academy prioritizes safeguarding and offers various support services, including early help and online safety resources.
West Row Academy is committed to creating a strong sense of community, inviting parents to engage through events such as the Parent-Teacher Association (PFA) meetings. The school aims to build strong partnerships with families to ensure that every child can thrive and reach their full potential.
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Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 221 | 123 | 98 | 270 | 10.00 |
| 2024-09-11 | 221 | 123 | 98 | 270 | 10.00 |
| 2023-09-11 | 242 | 131 | 111 | 270 | 11.20 |
| 2022-09-11 | 242 | 131 | 111 | 270 | 11.20 |
| 2021-09-11 | 220 | 115 | 105 | 285 | 8.60 |
| 2020-09-11 | 224 | 112 | 112 | 270 | 8.00 |
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