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
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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.

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

DatePupilsBoysGirlsCapacityFSM%
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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