Located in Saxmundham, Saxmundham Primary School is a primary school, serving pupils aged 4 to 11. The school is a community school and operates as a mixed school. It follows a not applicable admissions policy. It does not have a designated religious character, which may suit families looking for a non-faith school.
Saxmundham Primary School currently has around 283 pupils on roll, which is about 90% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 51.6% boys and 48.4% girls. Around 13.1% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which gives an indication of the socio-economic mix. The school has a diverse intake across different backgrounds and needs.
| Address: | Brook Farm Road, Saxmundham, IP17 1XQ |
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| School Type: | Community school |
| Education phase: | Primary |
| Local authority: | Suffolk |
| Headteacher / Principal: | Mr Ed Pearson-Shaul |
| Religious character: | Does not apply |
| Admissions policy: | Not applicable |
| Unique reference: | 124605 |
| Age Range: | 4 - 11 |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| School Capacity: | 315 |
| Number of Pupils: | 283 |
| Number of Boys: | 146 |
| Number of Girls: | 137 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
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| Saxmundham Primary School Brook Farm Road , IP17 1XQ | - not rated | 0 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Saxmundham Primary School Brook Farm Road , IP17 1XQ | 3out of 4 | 0 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Kelsale Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School Carlton Road , Kelsale IP17 2NP | 3out of 4 | 1,031 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Benhall St Mary's Church of England Primary School School Lane , Benhall IP17 1HE | 3out of 4 | 2,351 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Benhall St Mary's Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School School Lane , Benhall IP17 1HE | - not rated | 2,351 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Set Saxmundham School Seaman Avenue , IP17 1DZ | - not rated | 769 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Saxmundham Middle School Seaman Avenue , IP17 1DZ | - not rated | 783 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fairfield Preparatory School North Lodge , IP17 1AY | - not rated | 479 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.