Grace Cook Primary School
URN: 149067 • Stowmarket IP14 1GG
Overview
- Name
- Grace Cook Primary School
- URN
- 149067
- Type
- Free schools
- Phase
- Primary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- None
- Admissions
- Non-selective
- Trust
- ORWELL MULTI ACADEMY TRUST
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- n/a
- Ranking score
- 41.3 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Lisa Mayes (since 2025)
- Telephone
- 01449833094
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Fuller Way, Stowmarket IP14 1GG
Summary
Grace Cook Primary School is a mixed free school located in Stowmarket, Suffolk, catering to 182 pupils with a capacity of 270. Established in September 2022, the school is part of the Orwell Multi Academy Trust, which emphasises community, integrity, and opportunity. The school aims to provide an excellent education, fostering an environment where children can thrive academically and socially.
The curriculum at Grace Cook focuses on creating a supportive and inclusive atmosphere that encourages curiosity and a love for learning. The school prioritises not only academic success but also the development of responsible, resilient individuals. Recent performance data indicates strong outcomes in early years development and phonics, with 100% of Year 1 pupils meeting the expected level in phonics screening for 2023.
Headteacher Mrs Mayes is dedicated to building strong partnerships with parents and the community, ensuring that every child feels inspired and safe at school. The school promotes a collaborative approach to education, aiming to prepare students for future challenges while nurturing their individual passions and interests.
The curriculum at Grace Cook focuses on creating a supportive and inclusive atmosphere that encourages curiosity and a love for learning. The school prioritises not only academic success but also the development of responsible, resilient individuals. Recent performance data indicates strong outcomes in early years development and phonics, with 100% of Year 1 pupils meeting the expected level in phonics screening for 2023.
Headteacher Mrs Mayes is dedicated to building strong partnerships with parents and the community, ensuring that every child feels inspired and safe at school. The school promotes a collaborative approach to education, aiming to prepare students for future challenges while nurturing their individual passions and interests.
Useful links
- Our Governors (governance)
- Attendance/ Late/ Absence Procedures (sen)
- Special Education Needs (SEND) (sen)
- Calendar (calendar)
- Admission Policies (other)
- Admissions (other)
- Admissions Find out more (other)
- Admissions Overview (other)
- Policies and Statutory Documents (other)
- Privacy Policy (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
- 2 - 11
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Trust
- ORWELL MULTI ACADEMY TRUST
- Capacity
- 270
- Pupils
- 182
- Boys
- 99
- Girls
- 83
- FSM %
- 7.20
- Open date
- 2022-09-01
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Suffolk
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 182 | 99 | 83 | 270 | 7.20 |
| 2024-09-11 | 104 | 59 | 45 | 270 | 3.80 |
| 2023-09-11 | 270 | ||||
| 2022-09-11 | 270 |
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