Ixworth Church of England Primary School
Primary · Academy sponsor led · Ages 2–11 · Bury St. Edmunds, Suffolk
Ixworth Church of England Primary School is a primary school in Bury St. Edmunds, Suffolk for ages 2–11 (academy sponsor led). Its latest Ofsted outcome is Good, from the inspection on 17 May 2022.
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Key facts
- Address
- Crown Lane, Ixworth, Bury St. Edmunds, IP31 2EL
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 2–11
- Sector
- See recorded establishment type
- Religious character
- Church of England
- Council
- Suffolk
- Pupils on roll
- 163 January 2026 school census
- Free school meals
- 27% of pupils eligible
- Pupils per teacher
- 20.2
Official record: Get Information about Schools · as at 15 September 2026
Ofsted
Good Inspected 17 May 2022
Strengths
- “Pupils are happy to attend this welcoming village school.”
- “They are able to talk about what makes their school special.”
- “They mention the close-knit nature of the school community and the relationships that they have with staff.”
To improve
- “This varies across different subjects.”
- “However, on occasion, some higher-ability pupils require further challenge to deepen their learning.”
- “However, on occasion, handwriting activities would benefit from a higher level of structure to maximise their long-term impact.”
Safeguarding: met
Quoted from the Ofsted report published 18 September 2026 (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) | 40% | 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: 21 first-preference applications, 21 offers in total, 21 offers to first-preference applicants.
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Nearby primary schools
Straight-line distance, in Suffolk.
- Bardwell Church of England Primary School 2.1 mi Good
- Stanton Primary School 2.7 mi No Ofsted grade Last distance published
- Honington Church of England Primary School 2.9 mi No Ofsted grade
- Norton CEVC Primary School 3.2 mi Not judged
- Thurston Church of England Primary Academy 3.3 mi Not judged
- Great Barton Church of England Primary Academy 3.4 mi Good Last distance published
- Barningham Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School 4.4 mi Not judged
- Walsham-le-Willows Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School 4.5 mi Good