Hartest Church of England Primary School
Primary · Academy sponsor led · Ages 4–11 · Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk
Hartest Church of England Primary School is a primary school in Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk for ages 4–11 (academy sponsor led). Its latest Ofsted outcome is Good, from the inspection on 5 March 2024.
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Key facts
- Address
- The Row, Hartest, Bury St Edmunds, IP29 4DL
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4–11
- Sector
- See recorded establishment type
- Religious character
- Church of England
- Council
- Suffolk
- Pupils on roll
- 42 January 2026 school census
- Free school meals
- 31% of pupils eligible
- Pupils per teacher
- 14.5
Official record: Get Information about Schools · as at 15 September 2026
Ofsted
Good Inspected 5 March 2024
Strengths
- “They feel safe, seeing how staff spot and swiftly solve issues with them.”
- “Many pupils trust that kind behaviour is the norm in their school.”
- “Such kindness means pupils feel comfortable being themselves.”
To improve
- “Still, some staff need to strengthen how they use their observations and questions to inform their teaching.”
- “There are occasions when staff are slow in spotting and quickly resolving pupils’ mistakes.”
- “However, too many disadvantaged pupils are persistently absent.”
Safeguarding: Effective
Quoted from the Ofsted report published 25 April 2024 (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) | 57% | 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: 2 first-preference applications, 2 offers in total, 2 offers to first-preference applicants.
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Nearby primary schools
Straight-line distance, in Suffolk.
- All Saints' Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School, Lawshall 2.3 mi Outstanding Last distance published
- Glemsford Primary Academy 2.6 mi School remains Good Last distance published
- Cavendish Church of England Primary School 4.1 mi No Ofsted grade
- Cockfield Church of England Primary School 4.7 mi No Ofsted grade
- Long Melford Church of England Primary School 4.8 mi Standards maintained
- Great Whelnetham Church of England Primary School 5.2 mi Good
- Lavenham Community Primary School 5.6 mi Standards maintained
- Wickhambrook Primary Academy 5.6 mi Not judged