Saxmundham Primary School
URN: 146494 • Saxmundham IP17 1XQ
Overview
- Name
- Saxmundham Primary School
- URN
- 146494
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Does not apply
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- EAST ANGLIAN SCHOOLS TRUST LTD
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 49.4 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- James Ratcliffe (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- 01728602205
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Brook Farm Road, Saxmundham IP17 1XQ
Summary
Saxmundham Primary School is a mixed academy converter located in Saxmundham, Suffolk, with a current enrolment of 254 pupils and a capacity of 315. The school became part of the Avocet Academy Trust in November 2018 and transitioned to the East Anglian Schools Trust in November 2023, reflecting its commitment to collaborative improvement with local schools.
The school offers a broad curriculum enriched by various extracurricular activities, including a school council, eco council, sports teams, and a choir. Students in Years 5 and 6 also have the opportunity to participate in residential trips, fostering personal development and teamwork. After-school clubs cater to a range of interests, encouraging children to explore their passions.
Saxmundham Primary values community involvement and encourages parents and local residents to share their skills and talents. The Senior Leadership Team is accessible for any inquiries, ensuring that families feel supported and engaged in their children's education. The school maintains a strong focus on ongoing development and improvement for both staff and students.
The school offers a broad curriculum enriched by various extracurricular activities, including a school council, eco council, sports teams, and a choir. Students in Years 5 and 6 also have the opportunity to participate in residential trips, fostering personal development and teamwork. After-school clubs cater to a range of interests, encouraging children to explore their passions.
Saxmundham Primary values community involvement and encourages parents and local residents to share their skills and talents. The Senior Leadership Team is accessible for any inquiries, ensuring that families feel supported and engaged in their children's education. The school maintains a strong focus on ongoing development and improvement for both staff and students.
Useful links
- Saxmundham Primary School - Newsletter - 19th September 2025 (download)
- Saxmundham Primary School - Newsletter - 5th September 2025 (download)
- Saxmundham Primary School - Neswletter October 2025 (download)
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Key details
- LA
- Suffolk
- Age range
- 3 - 11
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Trust
- EAST ANGLIAN SCHOOLS TRUST LTD
- Capacity
- 315
- Pupils
- 254
- Boys
- 123
- Girls
- 131
- FSM %
- 41.80
- Open date
- 2018-11-01
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2024-04-24
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Suffolk
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 254 | 123 | 131 | 315 | 41.80 |
| 2024-09-11 | 274 | 138 | 136 | 315 | 39.40 |
| 2023-09-11 | 255 | 133 | 122 | 315 | 27.50 |
| 2022-09-11 | 255 | 133 | 122 | 315 | 27.50 |
| 2021-09-11 | 263 | 134 | 129 | 315 | 30.90 |
| 2020-09-11 | 268 | 143 | 125 | 315 | 20.50 |
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