Freeman Community Primary School
URN: 147931 • Stowmarket IP14 4BQ
Overview
- Name
- Freeman Community Primary School
- URN
- 147931
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Does not apply
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- THE CHILDREN'S ENDEAVOUR TRUST
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- n/a
- Ranking score
- 40.5 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Emma Gerry (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- 01449612067
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Church Road, Stowmarket IP14 4BQ
Summary
Freeman Community Primary School is a mixed academy converter located in Stowmarket, Suffolk, serving the communities of Stowupland, Creeting St. Peter, and Earl Stonham. With a current enrolment of 201 pupils and a capacity of 210, the school caters to children aged 4 to 11. The school is committed to providing a quality education in a supportive environment, with a strong emphasis on community involvement and parental choice, as evidenced by approximately half of the students coming from outside the catchment area.
The school offers a well-rounded curriculum supported by a dedicated staff of 8.4 full-time teachers and various teaching assistants. In addition to standard academic subjects, Freeman Community Primary provides extracurricular activities, including a Breakfast Club, after-school clubs, and weekly Forest School sessions led by a qualified instructor. The school also prioritises student safety, with designated safeguarding leads and initiatives to educate children on online safety and road safety.
Freeman Community Primary School fosters a collaborative atmosphere, encouraging partnerships with local schools for sports fixtures and educational visits. The school aims to create a nurturing environment where children can thrive academically and socially, preparing them for their transition to Stowupland High School after Year 6.
The school offers a well-rounded curriculum supported by a dedicated staff of 8.4 full-time teachers and various teaching assistants. In addition to standard academic subjects, Freeman Community Primary provides extracurricular activities, including a Breakfast Club, after-school clubs, and weekly Forest School sessions led by a qualified instructor. The school also prioritises student safety, with designated safeguarding leads and initiatives to educate children on online safety and road safety.
Freeman Community Primary School fosters a collaborative atmosphere, encouraging partnerships with local schools for sports fixtures and educational visits. The school aims to create a nurturing environment where children can thrive academically and socially, preparing them for their transition to Stowupland High School after Year 6.
Useful links
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- DB Primary (other)
- Arbor (other)
- Newsletters (other)
- Useful links & forms (other)
- New Era Technology (other)
- school office (other)
- Lunch menu (other)
- Admissions (other)
- Term dates (other)
Nearby alternatives
- Abbot's Hall Community Primary School (64.8)
- Ringshall School (64.1)
- Cedars Park Community Primary School (63.1)
- Wood Ley Community Primary School (63.0)
- Combs Ford Primary School (62.3)
Key details
- LA
- Suffolk
- Age range
- 4 - 11
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Trust
- THE CHILDREN'S ENDEAVOUR TRUST
- Capacity
- 210
- Pupils
- 201
- Boys
- 105
- Girls
- 96
- FSM %
- 15.90
- Open date
- 2020-05-01
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Suffolk
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 201 | 105 | 96 | 210 | 15.90 |
| 2024-09-11 | 203 | 104 | 99 | 210 | 14.80 |
| 2023-09-11 | 207 | 108 | 99 | 210 | 15.50 |
| 2022-09-11 | 207 | 108 | 99 | 210 | 15.50 |
| 2021-09-11 | 210 | 107 | 103 | 210 | 15.70 |
| 2020-09-11 | 210 |
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