Is St Edmund's RC Primary School and Nursery a good school?

Ofsted rated the school Good at its last graded inspection on 2 July 2024. On the FindGreatSchools composite score it is graded F, 215th of 238 primary schools in Suffolk. The profile sets out the figures behind both.

What are St Edmund's RC Primary School and Nursery's SATs results?

In the 2025 Key Stage 2 tests (SATs), 23% of pupils at St Edmund's RC Primary School and Nursery met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths (England: 62%).

How do I apply for a place at St Edmund's RC Primary School and Nursery?

Applications for Reception places at St Edmund's RC Primary School and Nursery 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).

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St Edmund's RC Primary School and Nursery

St Mary's Street, Bungay, NR35 1AY

Local ranking215th of 238 primary schools in Suffolk

Ofsted: Good

Primary

Phase

105

Capacity

3-11

Age range

Mixed

Gender

Latest data: 2025 SATs · Ofsted inspection 2 July 2024.

Year:

KS2 Results (Year 6 SATs)

2024-25

Reading, Writing & Maths (Expected): 23.0% nat62.0%
Reading, Writing & Maths (Higher): 0.0% nat8.0%
Reading (Expected): 38.0%
Writing (Expected): 54.0%
Maths (Expected): 23.0%
Grammar, Punctuation & Spelling (Expected): 31.0%
Reading avg scaled score: 98.0 nat106.0
Maths avg scaled score: 95.0 nat105.0
GPS avg scaled score: 98.0
Cohort Size: 13

Pupil Demographics

2024-25

Total Pupils: 68
Boys: 34 (57%)
Girls: 26 (43%)
Capacity: 105 (57% full)
SEND: 14.7%
FSM Eligible: 38.2%
EAL: 8.8%
SEN with EHC Plan: 1.5%
SEN Support: 13.2%
Pupil:Teacher Ratio: 13.9:1
Teachers (FTE): 4.9
Budget per Pupil: £9,309/yr

Attendance & Absence

2024-25

Overall Absence Rate: 5.9% nat6.2%
Persistent Absence: 17.5% nat15.8%

Persistent absence: pupils missing 10%+ of sessions.

School Information

Type: Academy sponsor led
Phase: Primary
Religious Character: Roman Catholic
Nursery: Has Nursery Classes
Sixth Form: Does not have a sixth form
Boarders: No boarders
Admissions: Not applicable

Pupil Ethnicity

2024-25

White British: 78.1%
White Other: 10.9%
Asian Indian: 6.3%
Mixed White & Asian: 1.6%
Asian Other: 1.6%
Other: 1.6%

78.1%

White British

10.9%

White Other

6.3%

Asian Indian

Historical Trends

KS2 Performance

Pupil Demographics

Attendance & Absence

Ethnicity Over Time

Contact & Location

01986892502

samantha.barlow@cpswv.org

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St Mary's Street

Bungay, East of England

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Administrative

URN: 142770
UKPRN: 10056210
Establishment No.: 2116
Trust: ST JOHN THE BAPTIST CATHOLIC MULTI ACADEMY TRUST

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