Great Finborough Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School

Q: Is Great Finborough Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School a good school?

Ofsted rated the school Good at its last graded inspection on 29 November 2022. On the FindGreatSchools composite score it is graded B, 35th of 238 primary schools in Suffolk. The profile sets out the figures behind both.

Q: What are Great Finborough Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School's SATs results?

In the 2025 Key Stage 2 tests (SATs), 50% of pupils at Great Finborough Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths (England: 62%).

Q: How do I apply for a place at Great Finborough Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School?

Applications for Reception places at Great Finborough Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School starting in September 2027 close on 15 January 2027. You apply through the council where you live, and offers are made on National Offer Day, 16 April 2027 (or the next working day).

High Road, Great Finborough, Stowmarket, IP14 3AQ

Local ranking35th of 238 primary schools in Suffolk

Ofsted: Good

Primary

Phase

150

Capacity

4-11

Age range

Mixed

Gender

Latest data: 2025 SATs · Ofsted inspection 29 November 2022.

Year:

KS2 Results (Year 6 SATs)

2024-25

Reading, Writing & Maths (Expected): 50.0% nat62.0%
Reading, Writing & Maths (Higher): 0.0% nat8.0%
Reading (Expected): 71.0%
Writing (Expected): 71.0%
Maths (Expected): 50.0%
Grammar, Punctuation & Spelling (Expected): 50.0%
Reading avg scaled score: 105.0 nat106.0
Maths avg scaled score: 101.0 nat105.0
GPS avg scaled score: 99.0
Cohort Size: 14

Pupil Demographics

2024-25

Total Pupils: 108
Boys: 63 (58%)
Girls: 45 (42%)
Capacity: 150 (72% full)
SEND: 15.7%
FSM Eligible: 11.1%
EAL: 0.0%
SEN with EHC Plan: 3.7%
SEN Support: 12.0%
Pupil:Teacher Ratio: 18.6:1
Teachers (FTE): 5.8
Budget per Pupil: £7,683/yr

Attendance & Absence

2024-25

Overall Absence Rate: 5.9% nat6.2%
Persistent Absence: 11.7% nat15.8%

Persistent absence: pupils missing 10%+ of sessions.

School Information

Type: Voluntary controlled school
Phase: Primary
Religious Character: Church of England
Nursery: No Nursery Classes
Sixth Form: Does not have a sixth form
Boarders: No boarders
Admissions: Not applicable

Pupil Ethnicity

2024-25

White British: 96.3%
White Other: 1.9%
Mixed White & Black Caribbean: 1.9%

96.3%

White British

1.9%

White Other

1.9%

Mixed White & Black Caribbean

Historical Trends

KS2 Performance

Pupil Demographics

Attendance & Absence

Ethnicity Over Time

Contact & Location

01449613208

admin@greatfinborough.suffolk.sch.uk

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High Road

Stowmarket, East of England

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Administrative

URN: 124732
UKPRN: 10074582
Establishment No.: 3090

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