Great Whelnetham Church of England Primary School
URN: 147450 • Bury St. Edmunds IP30 0UA
Overview
- Name
- Great Whelnetham Church of England Primary School
- URN
- 147450
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- Phase
- Primary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Church of England
- Admissions
- Trust
- ALL SAINTS SCHOOLS TRUST
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 51.1 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Marc Gilbert (since 2025)
- Telephone
- 01284386203
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Stanningfield Road, Bury St. Edmunds IP30 0UA
Summary
Great Whelnetham Church of England Primary School is a small, mixed academy located in a village near Bury St. Edmunds, Suffolk. With a current enrolment of 85 pupils and a capacity of 160, the school fosters a nurturing and supportive environment aimed at helping children thrive academically and personally. The school’s vision emphasizes the importance of building a wealth of experiences, ensuring that learning is engaging, purposeful, and connected to students' own lives.
The curriculum at Great Whelnetham is designed to promote high standards and includes a focus on British Values such as democracy, individual liberty, and mutual respect. These values are integrated into daily activities, including Collective Worship and Personal, Social, Health, and Emotional Education (PSHE). The school has received a 'Good' rating from Ofsted for behaviour, reflecting its commitment to creating a positive learning atmosphere.
Community and faith play a significant role in the school’s ethos, with a strong emphasis on Christian values such as perseverance, respect, and friendship. Great Whelnetham aims to cultivate a sense of belonging and encourages children to be the best versions of themselves, fostering resilience and a love for learning.
The curriculum at Great Whelnetham is designed to promote high standards and includes a focus on British Values such as democracy, individual liberty, and mutual respect. These values are integrated into daily activities, including Collective Worship and Personal, Social, Health, and Emotional Education (PSHE). The school has received a 'Good' rating from Ofsted for behaviour, reflecting its commitment to creating a positive learning atmosphere.
Community and faith play a significant role in the school’s ethos, with a strong emphasis on Christian values such as perseverance, respect, and friendship. Great Whelnetham aims to cultivate a sense of belonging and encourages children to be the best versions of themselves, fostering resilience and a love for learning.
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Key details
- LA
- Suffolk
- Age range
- 5 - 11
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Trust
- ALL SAINTS SCHOOLS TRUST
- Capacity
- 160
- Pupils
- 85
- Boys
- 39
- Girls
- 46
- FSM %
- 25.90
- Open date
- 2019-10-01
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2023-10-12
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 85 | 39 | 46 | 160 | 25.90 |
| 2024-09-11 | 72 | 34 | 38 | 160 | 16.70 |
| 2023-09-11 | 79 | 39 | 40 | 160 | 19.00 |
| 2022-09-11 | 79 | 39 | 40 | 160 | 19.00 |
| 2021-09-11 | 80 | 43 | 37 | 160 | 15.00 |
| 2020-09-11 | 100 | 49 | 51 | 160 | 14.00 |
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