Schools in Suffolk
Suffolk is a county council area in the East of England. It has 362 open schools and colleges: 251 primary, 43 secondary, 30 special, 1 nursery, 6 sixth forms and colleges and 31 others. 68% are academies or free schools.
Schools
362
251 primary · 43 secondary
Pupils
109,060
on roll in 344 schools
Ofsted Good or better
94%
203 of 215 with a one-word grade on record
Governors
2,503
on record across 303 schools
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Schools in Suffolk 362
| School | Phase | Ofsted | Pupils | Governors |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Abbey Gardens SchoolOther independent special school · Bury St EdmundsNone on recordSpecial | Special | None on record | - | - |
| Abbeygate Sixth Form CollegeFree schools 16 to 19 · Bury St EdmundsNone on recordSixth form and college · 1,163 pupils · 13 governors | Sixth form and college | None on record | 1,163 | 13 |
| Abbot's Hall Community Primary SchoolAcademy converter · StowmarketGoodJan 2018Primary · 366 pupils · 7 governors | Primary | GoodJan 2018 | 366 | 7 |
| Abbots Green Primary AcademyAcademy sponsor led · Bury St EdmundsGoodJun 2022Primary · 608 pupils · 9 governors | Primary | GoodJun 2022 | 608 | 9 |
| Acton Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary SchoolVoluntary controlled school · SudburyGoodNov 2017Primary · 196 pupils · 12 governors | Primary | GoodNov 2017 | 196 | 12 |
| Alde Valley AcademyAcademy sponsor led · LeistonRequires improvementJul 2024Secondary · 645 pupils · 10 governors | Secondary | Requires improvementJul 2024 | 645 | 10 |
| Aldeburgh Primary SchoolAcademy converter · AldeburghGoodMar 2020Ungraded inspection Apr 2025, no grade givenPrimary · 78 pupils · 7 governors | Primary | GoodMar 2020Ungraded inspection Apr 2025, no grade given | 78 | 7 |
| Alderwood AcademyAcademy alternative provision converter · IpswichReport cardApr 2026Strong standard in 3 areas, Expected standard in 3; safeguarding standards metOther | Other | Report cardApr 2026Strong standard in 3 areas, Expected standard in 3; safeguarding standards met | - | - |
| All Saints Church of England Primary School, LaxfieldAcademy converter · WoodbridgeNo overall gradeNov 2024Outstanding in all four key judgements; early years provision Outstanding; safeguarding effectivePrimary · 97 pupils · 8 governors | Primary | No overall gradeNov 2024Outstanding in all four key judgements; early years provision Outstanding; safeguarding effective | 97 | 8 |
| All Saints Church of England Primary School, NewmarketAcademy sponsor led · NewmarketGoodOct 2022Primary · 177 pupils · 5 governors | Primary | GoodOct 2022 | 177 | 5 |
| All Saints' Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School, LawshallVoluntary controlled school · Bury St EdmundsOutstandingJan 2024Primary · 175 pupils · 10 governors | Primary | OutstandingJan 2024 | 175 | 10 |
| Bacton Primary SchoolAcademy converter · StowmarketGoodJun 2023Primary · 111 pupils · 7 governors | Primary | GoodJun 2023 | 111 | 7 |
| Bardwell Church of England Primary SchoolAcademy converter · Bury St EdmundsReport cardJun 2026Expected standard in all six areas; safeguarding standards metPrimary · 54 pupils · 6 governors | Primary | Report cardJun 2026Expected standard in all six areas; safeguarding standards met | 54 | 6 |
| Barnardiston Hall Preparatory SchoolOther independent school · HaverhillNone on recordOther · 223 pupils | Other | None on record | 223 | - |
| Barnby and North Cove Community Primary SchoolAcademy sponsor led · BecclesReport cardMay 2026Expected standard in all seven areas; safeguarding standards metPrimary · 91 pupils · 5 governors | Primary | Report cardMay 2026Expected standard in all seven areas; safeguarding standards met | 91 | 5 |
| Barnham Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary SchoolVoluntary controlled school · Nr ThetfordGoodJul 2013Primary · 155 pupils · 12 governors | Primary | GoodJul 2013 | 155 | 12 |
| Barningham Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary SchoolVoluntary controlled school · Bury St EdmundsNo overall gradeJan 2025Good in all four key judgements; early years provision Good; safeguarding effectivePrimary · 70 pupils · 10 governors | Primary | No overall gradeJan 2025Good in all four key judgements; early years provision Good; safeguarding effective | 70 | 10 |
| Barrow Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary SchoolVoluntary controlled school · Bury St EdmundsNo overall gradeSep 2024Outstanding in 2 key judgements, Good in 2; early years provision Outstanding; safeguarding effectivePrimary · 199 pupils · 9 governors | Primary | No overall gradeSep 2024Outstanding in 2 key judgements, Good in 2; early years provision Outstanding; safeguarding effective | 199 | 9 |
| Bawdsey Church of England Primary SchoolAcademy converter · WoodbridgeUngraded inspectionJun 2024No earlier grade held in our data. This inspection was of the previous school, before it became an academy.Primary · 58 pupils · 9 governors | Primary | Ungraded inspectionJun 2024No earlier grade held in our data. This inspection was of the previous school, before it became an academy. | 58 | 9 |
| Bealings SchoolCommunity school · WoodbridgeGoodJul 2024Primary · 104 pupils · 7 governors | Primary | GoodJul 2024 | 104 | 7 |
| Beaumont Community Primary SchoolCommunity school · HadleighGoodMar 2024Primary · 101 pupils · 6 governors | Primary | GoodMar 2024 | 101 | 6 |
| Beccles High SchoolFree schools · BecclesReport cardJun 2026Strong standard in 1 area, Expected standard in 4, Needs attention in 1; safeguarding standards metSecondary · 182 pupils | Secondary | Report cardJun 2026Strong standard in 1 area, Expected standard in 4, Needs attention in 1; safeguarding standards met | 182 | - |
| Beccles Primary AcademyAcademy sponsor led · BecclesGoodMay 2022Primary · 148 pupils · 8 governors | Primary | GoodMay 2022 | 148 | 8 |
| Beck Row Primary AcademyAcademy sponsor led · Bury St EdmundsGoodDec 2023Primary · 243 pupils · 7 governors | Primary | GoodDec 2023 | 243 | 7 |
| Bedfield Church of England Primary SchoolAcademy converter · WoodbridgeNo overall gradeOct 2024Good in all four key judgements; safeguarding effectivePrimary · 18 pupils · 9 governors | Primary | No overall gradeOct 2024Good in all four key judgements; safeguarding effective | 18 | 9 |
| Benhall St Mary's Church of England Primary SchoolAcademy converter · SaxmundhamGoodMay 2013Last graded inspection in our data (previous school). This inspection was of the previous school, before it became an academy.Primary · 77 pupils · 6 governors | Primary | GoodMay 2013Last graded inspection in our data (previous school). This inspection was of the previous school, before it became an academy. | 77 | 6 |
| Benjamin Britten Academy of Music and MathematicsAcademy sponsor led · LowestoftNo overall gradeJan 2025Outstanding in 1 key judgement, Good in 3; safeguarding effectiveSecondary · 1,263 pupils · 12 governors | Secondary | No overall gradeJan 2025Outstanding in 1 key judgement, Good in 3; safeguarding effective | 1,263 | 12 |
| Bentley Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary SchoolVoluntary controlled school · IpswichGoodMar 2015Primary · 40 pupils · 12 governors | Primary | GoodMar 2015 | 40 | 12 |
| Bildeston Primary SchoolCommunity school · IpswichGoodSep 2022Primary · 117 pupils · 13 governors | Primary | GoodSep 2022 | 117 | 13 |
| Birchwood Primary SchoolCommunity school · IpswichOutstandingOct 2016Primary · 209 pupils · 16 governors | Primary | OutstandingOct 2016 | 209 | 16 |
| Blundeston Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary SchoolVoluntary controlled school · LowestoftGoodMar 2016Primary · 173 pupils · 9 governors | Primary | GoodMar 2016 | 173 | 9 |
| Bosmere Community Primary SchoolAcademy converter · IpswichGoodJan 2020Ungraded inspection Oct 2024, no grade givenPrimary · 246 pupils · 5 governors | Primary | GoodJan 2020Ungraded inspection Oct 2024, no grade given | 246 | 5 |
| Boxford Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary SchoolVoluntary controlled school · SudburyNo overall gradeOct 2024Outstanding in 1 key judgement, Good in 3; early years provision Good; safeguarding effectivePrimary · 178 pupils · 6 governors | Primary | No overall gradeOct 2024Outstanding in 1 key judgement, Good in 3; early years provision Good; safeguarding effective | 178 | 6 |
| Bramfield Church of England Primary SchoolAcademy sponsor led · HalesworthGoodJun 2019Primary · 103 pupils · 11 governors | Primary | GoodJun 2019 | 103 | 11 |
| Bramfield House SchoolOther independent special school · HalesworthNone on recordSpecial · 138 pupils | Special | None on record | 138 | - |
| Bramford Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary SchoolVoluntary controlled school · IpswichGoodOct 2012Primary · 236 pupils · 9 governors | Primary | GoodOct 2012 | 236 | 9 |
| Brampton Church of England Primary SchoolAcademy sponsor led · BecclesReport cardFeb 2026Strong standard in 3 areas, Expected standard in 4; safeguarding standards metPrimary · 82 pupils · 11 governors | Primary | Report cardFeb 2026Strong standard in 3 areas, Expected standard in 4; safeguarding standards met | 82 | 11 |
| Breckland SchoolFree schools · BrandonGoodSep 2017Secondary · 615 pupils · 7 governors | Secondary | GoodSep 2017 | 615 | 7 |
| Britannia Primary School and NurseryAcademy sponsor led · IpswichGoodJan 2023Primary · 637 pupils · 8 governors | Primary | GoodJan 2023 | 637 | 8 |
| Broadlands HallOther independent special school · HaverhillNone on recordSpecial · 58 pupils | Special | None on record | 58 | - |
| Broke Hall Community Primary SchoolAcademy converter · IpswichGoodJun 2023Primary · 591 pupils · 11 governors | Primary | GoodJun 2023 | 591 | 11 |
| Brooklands Primary SchoolAcademy converter · Nr ManningtreeGoodOct 2022Primary · 268 pupils · 9 governors | Primary | GoodOct 2022 | 268 | 9 |
| Bucklesham Primary SchoolCommunity school · IpswichGoodJul 2024Primary · 104 pupils · 8 governors | Primary | GoodJul 2024 | 104 | 8 |
| Bungay High SchoolAcademy converter · BungayReport cardMar 2026Expected standard in 6 areas, Needs attention in 1; safeguarding standards metSecondary · 922 pupils · 5 governors | Secondary | Report cardMar 2026Expected standard in 6 areas, Needs attention in 1; safeguarding standards met | 922 | 5 |
| Bungay Primary SchoolAcademy converter · BungayReport cardJan 2026Strong standard in 1 area, Expected standard in 5, Needs attention in 1; safeguarding standards metPrimary · 237 pupils · 4 governors | Primary | Report cardJan 2026Strong standard in 1 area, Expected standard in 5, Needs attention in 1; safeguarding standards met | 237 | 4 |
| Bures Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary SchoolVoluntary controlled school · BuresGoodFeb 2023Primary · 161 pupils · 7 governors | Primary | GoodFeb 2023 | 161 | 7 |
| Burton End Primary AcademyAcademy converter · HaverhillGoodJan 2020Ungraded inspection Mar 2025, no grade givenPrimary · 449 pupils · 8 governors | Primary | GoodJan 2020Ungraded inspection Mar 2025, no grade given | 449 | 8 |
| Bury St Edmunds County High SchoolAcademy converter · Bury St EdmundsReport cardMay 2026Strong standard in 1 area, Expected standard in 5; safeguarding standards metSecondary · 657 pupils · 9 governors | Secondary | Report cardMay 2026Strong standard in 1 area, Expected standard in 5; safeguarding standards met | 657 | 9 |
| Cambian Dunbroch SchoolOther independent special school · NewmarketNone on recordSpecial · 7 pupils | Special | None on record | 7 | - |
| Capel St Mary Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary SchoolVoluntary controlled school · IpswichGoodMar 2020Ungraded inspection May 2025, no grade givenPrimary · 273 pupils · 11 governors | Primary | GoodMar 2020Ungraded inspection May 2025, no grade given | 273 | 11 |
| Carlton Colville Primary SchoolAcademy converter · LowestoftNo overall gradeMar 2025Good in all four key judgements; early years provision Good; safeguarding effective. This inspection was of the previous school, before it became an academy.Primary · 366 pupils · 6 governors | Primary | No overall gradeMar 2025Good in all four key judgements; early years provision Good; safeguarding effective. This inspection was of the previous school, before it became an academy. | 366 | 6 |
| Castle EAST SchoolFree schools special · BungayOutstandingMar 2024Special · 130 pupils · 8 governors | Special | OutstandingMar 2024 | 130 | 8 |
| Castle Hill Infant SchoolAcademy sponsor led · IpswichGoodJan 2019Primary · 251 pupils · 7 governors | Primary | GoodJan 2019 | 251 | 7 |
| Castle Hill Junior SchoolAcademy sponsor led · IpswichGoodMar 2024Primary · 288 pupils · 7 governors | Primary | GoodMar 2024 | 288 | 7 |
| Castle Manor AcademyAcademy converter · HaverhillGoodMay 2019Secondary · 760 pupils · 9 governors | Secondary | GoodMay 2019 | 760 | 9 |
| Cavendish Church of England Primary SchoolAcademy sponsor led · SudburyInadequateApr 2024This inspection was of the school this one replaced.Primary · 52 pupils · 1 governor | Primary | InadequateApr 2024This inspection was of the school this one replaced. | 52 | 1 |
| Cedars Park Community Primary SchoolAcademy converter · StowmarketGoodJun 2023Primary · 389 pupils · 7 governors | Primary | GoodJun 2023 | 389 | 7 |
| Cedarwood Primary SchoolCommunity school · IpswichGoodJul 2013Primary · 399 pupils · 10 governors | Primary | GoodJul 2013 | 399 | 10 |
| Centre Academy East AngliaOther independent special school · IpswichNone on recordSpecial · 103 pupils | Special | None on record | 103 | - |
| Chalk HillAcademy special sponsor led · SudburyRequires improvementOct 2023This inspection was of the school this one replaced.Special · 20 pupils · 16 governors | Special | Requires improvementOct 2023This inspection was of the school this one replaced. | 20 | 16 |
| Chantry AcademyAcademy sponsor led · IpswichGoodApr 2024Secondary · 1,006 pupils · 4 governors | Secondary | GoodApr 2024 | 1,006 | 4 |
| Charsfield Church of England Primary SchoolAcademy converter · WoodbridgeGoodMar 2014Primary · 34 pupils · 5 governors | Primary | GoodMar 2014 | 34 | 5 |
| Chelmondiston Church of England Primary SchoolAcademy sponsor led · IpswichReport cardJan 2026Strong standard in all seven areas; safeguarding standards metPrimary · 117 pupils · 7 governors | Primary | Report cardJan 2026Strong standard in all seven areas; safeguarding standards met | 117 | 7 |
| Chilton Community Primary SchoolAcademy converter · StowmarketGoodDec 2017Primary · 133 pupils · 7 governors | Primary | GoodDec 2017 | 133 | 7 |
| Churchill Special Free SchoolFree schools special · HaverhillOutstandingJul 2015Special · 82 pupils · 8 governors | Special | OutstandingJul 2015 | 82 | 8 |
| Clare Community Primary SchoolAcademy sponsor led · SudburyGoodFeb 2020Ungraded inspection Jan 2025, no grade givenPrimary · 199 pupils · 10 governors | Primary | GoodFeb 2020Ungraded inspection Jan 2025, no grade given | 199 | 10 |
| Claydon High SchoolAcademy converter · IpswichReport cardDec 2025Strong standard in 1 area, Expected standard in 5; safeguarding standards metSecondary · 765 pupils · 9 governors | Secondary | Report cardDec 2025Strong standard in 1 area, Expected standard in 5; safeguarding standards met | 765 | 9 |
| Claydon Primary SchoolAcademy converter · IpswichGoodOct 2022Primary · 509 pupils · 10 governors | Primary | GoodOct 2022 | 509 | 10 |
| Clements Primary AcademyAcademy sponsor led · HaverhillReport cardMar 2026Strong standard in 1 area, Expected standard in 6; safeguarding standards metPrimary · 268 pupils · 7 governors | Primary | Report cardMar 2026Strong standard in 1 area, Expected standard in 6; safeguarding standards met | 268 | 7 |
| Cliff Lane Primary SchoolAcademy converter · IpswichGoodFeb 2024Primary · 446 pupils · 7 governors | Primary | GoodFeb 2024 | 446 | 7 |
| Clifford Community Primary School & NurseryCommunity school · IpswichNo overall gradeNov 2024Requires improvement in all four key judgements; early years provision Requires improvement; safeguarding effectivePrimary · 404 pupils · 12 governors | Primary | No overall gradeNov 2024Requires improvement in all four key judgements; early years provision Requires improvement; safeguarding effective | 404 | 12 |
| Cockfield Church of England Primary SchoolAcademy converter · Bury St EdmundsGoodFeb 2020This inspection was of the previous school, before it became an academy.Primary · 70 pupils · 8 governors | Primary | GoodFeb 2020This inspection was of the previous school, before it became an academy. | 70 | 8 |
| Coldfair Green Community Primary SchoolAcademy converter · SaxmundhamGoodJun 2023Primary · 160 pupils · 5 governors | Primary | GoodJun 2023 | 160 | 5 |
| Colneis Junior SchoolAcademy converter · FelixstoweUngraded inspectionDec 2022No earlier grade held in our data. This inspection was of the previous school, before it became an academy.Primary · 343 pupils · 12 governors | Primary | Ungraded inspectionDec 2022No earlier grade held in our data. This inspection was of the previous school, before it became an academy. | 343 | 12 |
| Combs Ford Primary SchoolAcademy converter · StowmarketNo overall gradeFeb 2025Good in 2 key judgements, Requires improvement in 2; early years provision Good; safeguarding effectivePrimary · 299 pupils · 4 governors | Primary | No overall gradeFeb 2025Good in 2 key judgements, Requires improvement in 2; early years provision Good; safeguarding effective | 299 | 4 |
| Compass Community School Aylward ParkOther independent special schoolNone on recordSpecial · 9 pupils | Special | None on record | 9 | - |
| Copdock Primary SchoolCommunity school · IpswichOutstandingJul 2017Primary · 83 pupils · 11 governors | Primary | OutstandingJul 2017 | 83 | 11 |
| Copleston High SchoolAcademy converter · IpswichGoodApr 2013Secondary · 1,930 pupils · 8 governors | Secondary | GoodApr 2013 | 1,930 | 8 |
| Corton Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school · LowestoftReport cardApr 2026Expected standard in all seven areas; safeguarding standards metPrimary · 110 pupils · 10 governors | Primary | Report cardApr 2026Expected standard in all seven areas; safeguarding standards met | 110 | 10 |
| Coupals Primary AcademyAcademy sponsor led · HaverhillGoodSep 2017Primary · 290 pupils · 9 governors | Primary | GoodSep 2017 | 290 | 9 |
| Crawford's Church of England Primary SchoolAcademy converter · StowmarketGoodJan 2023Primary · 90 pupils · 8 governors | Primary | GoodJan 2023 | 90 | 8 |
| Creeting St Mary Church of England Primary SchoolAcademy converter · IpswichUngraded inspectionFeb 2022No earlier grade held in our data. This inspection was of the previous school, before it became an academy.Primary · 89 pupils · 10 governors | Primary | Ungraded inspectionFeb 2022No earlier grade held in our data. This inspection was of the previous school, before it became an academy. | 89 | 10 |
| Culford SchoolOther independent school · Bury St EdmundsNone on recordOther · 863 pupils | Other | None on record | 863 | - |
| Dale Hall Community Primary SchoolAcademy converter · IpswichGoodMar 2016Primary · 412 pupils · 10 governors | Primary | GoodMar 2016 | 412 | 10 |
| Debenham High SchoolAcademy converter · StowmarketGoodMar 2023Secondary · 714 pupils · 10 governors | Secondary | GoodMar 2023 | 714 | 10 |
| Dell Primary SchoolAcademy sponsor led · LowestoftReport cardJun 2026Expected standard in 5 areas, Needs attention in 2; safeguarding standards metPrimary · 290 pupils · 4 governors | Primary | Report cardJun 2026Expected standard in 5 areas, Needs attention in 2; safeguarding standards met | 290 | 4 |
| Dennington Church of England Primary SchoolAcademy converter · WoodbridgeGoodJan 2023Primary · 66 pupils · 1 governor | Primary | GoodJan 2023 | 66 | 1 |
| Earl Soham Community Primary SchoolCommunity school · WoodbridgeGoodMay 2024Primary · 78 pupils · 8 governors | Primary | GoodMay 2024 | 78 | 8 |
| East Bergholt Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary SchoolVoluntary controlled school · Nr ColchesterGoodJul 2024Primary · 195 pupils · 10 governors | Primary | GoodJul 2024 | 195 | 10 |
| East Bergholt High SchoolAcademy converter · ColchesterGoodSep 2013Secondary · 902 pupils · 9 governors | Secondary | GoodSep 2013 | 902 | 9 |
| East Coast CollegeFurther education · LowestoftNone on recordSixth form and college | Sixth form and college | None on record | - | - |
| East Point AcademyAcademy sponsor led · LowestoftReport cardJun 2026Expected standard in all six areas; safeguarding standards metSecondary · 846 pupils · 7 governors | Secondary | Report cardJun 2026Expected standard in all six areas; safeguarding standards met | 846 | 7 |
| Easton Primary SchoolAcademy converter · WoodbridgeGoodOct 2012Primary · 73 pupils · 6 governors | Primary | GoodOct 2012 | 73 | 6 |
| Edgar Sewter Community Primary SchoolAcademy converter · HalesworthGoodJul 2024Primary · 266 pupils · 6 governors | Primary | GoodJul 2024 | 266 | 6 |
| Elm Tree Primary SchoolAcademy sponsor led · LowestoftGoodJul 2022Primary · 266 pupils · 4 governors | Primary | GoodJul 2022 | 266 | 4 |
| Elmsett Church of England Primary SchoolAcademy converter · IpswichNo overall gradeSep 2024Good in all four key judgements; early years provision Good; safeguarding effectivePrimary · 41 pupils · 6 governors | Primary | No overall gradeSep 2024Good in all four key judgements; early years provision Good; safeguarding effective | 41 | 6 |
| Elmswell Community Primary SchoolCommunity school · Bury St EdmundsGoodJun 2016Primary · 383 pupils · 5 governors | Primary | GoodJun 2016 | 383 | 5 |
| Elveden Church of England Primary AcademyAcademy converter · ThetfordOutstandingDec 2023Primary · 104 pupils · 9 governors | Primary | OutstandingDec 2023 | 104 | 9 |
| Exning Primary SchoolAcademy converter · NewmarketReport cardJul 2026Exceptional in 2 areas, Strong standard in 5; safeguarding standards metPrimary · 223 pupils · 11 governors | Primary | Report cardJul 2026Exceptional in 2 areas, Strong standard in 5; safeguarding standards met | 223 | 11 |
| Eyke Church of England Primary SchoolAcademy sponsor led · WoodbridgeGoodOct 2019Ungraded inspection Mar 2025, no grade givenPrimary · 97 pupils · 9 governors | Primary | GoodOct 2019Ungraded inspection Mar 2025, no grade given | 97 | 9 |