Is Chelmondiston Church of England Primary School a good school?

Ofsted inspected the school on 6 January 2026 under its report-card framework and graded seven areas at Strong standard. Safeguarding was judged Met. On the FindGreatSchools composite score it is graded B, 5th of 238 primary schools in Suffolk. The profile sets out the figures behind both.

What are Chelmondiston Church of England Primary School's SATs results?

In the 2025 Key Stage 2 tests (SATs), 64% of pupils at Chelmondiston Church of England Primary School met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths (England: 62%).

How do I apply for a place at Chelmondiston Church of England Primary School?

Applications for Reception places at Chelmondiston Church of England 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).

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Chelmondiston Church of England Primary School

Woodlands, Chelmondiston, Ipswich, IP9 1DT

Local ranking5th of 238 primary schools in Suffolk

Ofsted: Strong

Primary

Phase

140

Capacity

4-11

Age range

Mixed

Gender

Latest data: 2025 SATs · Ofsted inspection 6 January 2026.

Ofsted Report Card

Inspected 6 January 2026 under Ofsted's renewed framework

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Safeguarding standards Met

Achievement: Strong standard
Curriculum & teaching: Strong standard
Attendance & behaviour: Strong standard
Personal development & wellbeing: Strong standard
Leadership & governance: Strong standard
Inclusion: Strong standard
Early years: Strong standard

Scale: Exceptional · Strong · Expected · Needs attention · Urgent improvement

Year:

KS2 Results (Year 6 SATs)

2024-25

Reading, Writing & Maths (Expected): 64.0% nat62.0%
Reading, Writing & Maths (Higher): 4.0% nat8.0%
Reading (Expected): 96.0%
Writing (Expected): 72.0%
Maths (Expected): 88.0%
Grammar, Punctuation & Spelling (Expected): 76.0%
Reading avg scaled score: 107.0 nat106.0
Maths avg scaled score: 105.0 nat105.0
GPS avg scaled score: 103.0
Cohort Size: 25

Pupil Demographics

2024-25

Total Pupils: 124
Boys: 51 (44%)
Girls: 66 (56%)
Capacity: 140 (84% full)
SEND: 12.1%
FSM Eligible: 21.0%
EAL: 3.2%
SEN with EHC Plan: 1.6%
SEN Support: 10.5%
Pupil:Teacher Ratio: 16.6:1
Teachers (FTE): 7.5
Budget per Pupil: £6,323/yr

Attendance & Absence

2024-25

Overall Absence Rate: 3.6% nat6.2%
Persistent Absence: 4.3% nat15.8%

Persistent absence: pupils missing 10%+ of sessions.

School Information

Type: Academy sponsor led
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: 92.7%
White Other: 4.9%
Mixed White & Black Caribbean: 1.6%
Black African: 0.8%

92.7%

White British

4.9%

White Other

1.6%

Mixed White & Black Caribbean

Historical Trends

KS2 Performance

Pupil Demographics

Attendance & Absence

Ethnicity Over Time

Contact & Location

01473780576

lesley.etchingham@chelmondiston.suffolk.sch.uk

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Woodlands

Ipswich, East of England

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Administrative

URN: 144625
UKPRN: 10064477
Establishment No.: 2203
Trust: ST EDMUNDSBURY AND IPSWICH DIOCESAN MULTI-ACADEMY TRUST

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