Tollgate Primary School
Primary · Academy sponsor led · Ages 3–11 · Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk
Tollgate Primary School is a primary school in Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk for ages 3–11 (academy sponsor led). Its latest Ofsted outcome is Good, from the inspection on 3 October 2023.
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Key facts
- Address
- Tollgate Lane, Bury St Edmunds, IP32 6DG
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–11
- Sector
- See recorded establishment type
- Council
- Suffolk
- Pupils on roll
- 437 January 2026 school census
- Free school meals
- 28.6% of pupils eligible
- Pupils per teacher
- 20
Official record: Get Information about Schools · as at 15 September 2026
Ofsted
Good Inspected 3 October 2023
Strengths
- “Pupils are happy, well cared for and learn well.”
- “From the early years, they start to build firm foundations to set them up for their time in school.”
- “They love the opportunities to broaden their horizons through experiencing trips and visits.”
To improve
- “In a few subjects, some teachers lack sufficient subject knowledge to help deepen pupils’ understanding.”
- “Where this occurs, staff are not adept at providing extra support and challenge.”
Safeguarding: Effective
Quoted from the Ofsted report published 17 November 2023 (read the report). Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0.
Exam results
| Measure | School | England |
|---|---|---|
| Key stage 2 · reading, writing and maths, expected standard (2024/25) | 68% | 62% |
Department for Education school performance data. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.
Applications and offers
- 2026 Reception entry: 48 first-preference applications, 50 offers in total, 48 offers to first-preference applicants.
Department for Education, school-level applications and offers, figures on national offer day. Earlier years are in the pass.
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Nearby primary schools
Straight-line distance, in Suffolk.
- Howard Community Academy 0.6 mi Not judged
- St Edmundsbury CofE Primary Academy 0.7 mi No Ofsted grade
- Sexton's Manor Primary School 1.1 mi No Ofsted grade
- Guildhall Feoffment Community Primary School 1.3 mi Not judged
- Westgate Community Primary School and Nursery 1.4 mi Good
- St Edmund's Catholic Primary School 1.4 mi No Ofsted grade
- Sebert Wood Community Primary School 1.9 mi Good
- Hardwick Primary School 2.0 mi School remains Good