Bramfield Church of England Primary School
Primary · Academy sponsor led · Ages 4–11 · Halesworth, Suffolk
Bramfield Church of England Primary School is a primary school in Halesworth, Suffolk for ages 4–11 (academy sponsor led). Its latest Ofsted outcome is Standards maintained, from the inspection on 21 January 2025. Suffolk has published a last distance offered for this school for Reception 2026 entry.
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Key facts
- Address
- Bridge Street, Bramfield, Halesworth, IP19 9HZ
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4–11
- Sector
- See recorded establishment type
- Religious character
- Church of England
- Council
- Suffolk
- Pupils on roll
- 103 January 2026 school census
- Free school meals
- 27.2% of pupils eligible
- Pupils per teacher
- 20.2
Official record: Get Information about Schools · as at 15 September 2026
Ofsted
Standards maintained Inspected 21 January 2025
Strengths
- “This school is warm and welcoming, with a calm and respectful environment that promotes learning and kindness.”
- “Pupils follow clear routines in lessons and assemblies, which help them to stay focused and motivated.”
- “Leadership opportunities, such as being sports leaders or part of the ethos committee, empower pupils to take responsibility and contribute meaningfully to their school.”
To improve
- “While curriculum expectations for writing are planned, there are inconsistencies in expectations of pupils’ work, particularly in terms of age-appropriate accuracy and presentation.”
- “Pupils do not get enough chances to practise and use their writing skills in all subjects across the curriculum to demonstrate fully what they know and remember accurately.”
- “While pupils show a strong understanding of equality and diversity, their deeper knowledge of British values and life beyond the local community is limited.”
Safeguarding: Effective
Quoted from the Ofsted report published 6 March 2025 (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) | 75% | 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: 16 first-preference applications, 14 offers in total, 14 offers to first-preference applicants.
Department for Education, school-level applications and offers, figures on national offer day. Earlier years are in the pass.
Last distance offered and catchment
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- Last distance offered for Reception 2026, as Suffolk published it, drawn on the map
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- Earlier years of exam results
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Nearby primary schools
Straight-line distance, in Suffolk.
- Wenhaston Primary School 1.8 mi Standards maintained Last distance published
- Holton St Peter Community Primary School 2.4 mi No Ofsted grade Last distance published
- Edgar Sewter Community Primary School 2.7 mi Good
- Yoxford & Peasenhall Primary Academy 3.0 mi School remains Good
- Middleton Community Primary School 4.1 mi Standards maintained
- Brampton Church of England Primary School 5.7 mi No Ofsted grade
- Ilketshall St Lawrence School 5.9 mi No Ofsted grade Last distance published
- Kelsale Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School 5.9 mi School remains Good Last distance published