Best 3 Primary schools in Suffolk – comparison

Q: How are these comparisons built?

We align public datasets side-by-side. Headline Ofsted judgement and publication date are shown when available. Exact pupil counts and precise FSM% are available to Pro users; free users see rounded values.

Q: What if a school has a recent ungraded visit?

Ungraded Section 8 visits do not replace the last graded judgement. We continue to show the latest graded judgement until a new graded inspection is published.

Q: Why can’t I see exact numbers?

To keep the service sustainable, exact pupil counts and precise FSM% are Pro features. Everyone can still compare approximate values.

Q: How should I choose a school?

Start with the most recent graded Ofsted judgement, then consider distance and travel, roll versus capacity, and the admissions policy. Visit the school, ask about pastoral support and enrichment, and ensure it fits your child’s needs.

Q: What should I look for when comparing schools?

Compare headline Ofsted and publication dates for recency; check FSM% and local context; review capacity utilisation (under, near, or over capacity); and look at trust or local authority governance. Read the official Ofsted report for curriculum and safeguarding details.

Comparison of primary schools: Woods Loke Primary School (Primary) in Lowestoft; St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Ipswich (Primary) in Ipswich; All Saints' Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School, Lawshall (Primary) in Bury St Edmunds — covering Ofsted outcomes, size, FSM%, governance, capacity & more.

At a glance

This page compares Woods Loke Primary School, St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Ipswich and All Saints' Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School, Lawshall. They are primary phase and academy converter and voluntary controlled school type located around Lowestoft, Suffolk, Ipswich, Suffolk and Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk. The strongest headline Ofsted judgement here is 1 (Woods Loke Primary School), published May 2024. The most recent inspection on record is for Woods Loke Primary School (May 2024). average roll around ≈ 300, combined total ≈ 850, typical FSM 15–20%, range 10–15%–15–20%; spread across trusts such as Hartismere Family of Schools and Our Lady of Walsingham Catholic Multi Academy Trust.

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Attribute	Woods Loke Primary School NR32 3EB	St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Ipswich IP4 4EU	All Saints' Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School, Lawshall IP29 4QA
Phase / Type	Primary • Academy converter	Primary • Academy converter	Primary • Voluntary controlled school
Location	Lowestoft Suffolk NR32 3EB	Ipswich Suffolk IP4 4EU	Bury St Edmunds Suffolk IP29 4QA
Latest Ofsted	1 13 May 2024	1 23 Apr 2024	1 11 Mar 2024
Ofsted report	—	—	—
Pupils (roll)	≈ 500 🔒 Unlock exact pupils	≈ 200 🔒 Unlock exact pupils	≈ 150 🔒 Unlock exact pupils
FSM %	15–20% 🔒 Unlock exact FSM %	10–15% 🔒 Unlock exact FSM %	10–15% 🔒 Unlock exact FSM %
Capacity	420	210	189
Capacity utilisation	Over capacity 🔒 View exact %	Near capacity 🔒 View exact %	Near capacity 🔒 View exact %
Age range	—	—	—
Gender	Mixed	Mixed	Mixed
Admissions policy	Not applicable	Not applicable	Not applicable
Trust / Local authority	Hartismere Family of Schools	Our Lady of Walsingham Catholic Multi Academy Trust	Suffolk (935)
Website	www.woodsloke.org	www.stmaryscatholicprimaryipswich.com	allsaintsprimary.org
Telephone	01502561234	01473728372	01284828223
SEN provision	None reported	None reported	None reported
Profile	View profile	View profile	View profile

Woods Loke Primary School

NR32 3EB

Phase / Type: Primary • Academy converter
Location: Lowestoft
Suffolk
NR32 3EB
Ofsted: 1 13 May 2024
Pupils: ≈ 500 🔒 Exact value
FSM %: 15–20% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA: Hartismere Family of Schools
Website: www.woodsloke.org
Telephone: 01502561234

St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Ipswich

IP4 4EU

Phase / Type: Primary • Academy converter
Location: Ipswich
Suffolk
IP4 4EU
Ofsted: 1 23 Apr 2024
Pupils: ≈ 200 🔒 Exact value
FSM %: 10–15% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA: Our Lady of Walsingham Catholic Multi Academy Trust
Website: www.stmaryscatholicprimaryipswich.com
Telephone: 01473728372

All Saints' Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School, Lawshall

IP29 4QA

Phase / Type: Primary • Voluntary controlled school
Location: Bury St Edmunds
Suffolk
IP29 4QA
Ofsted: 1 11 Mar 2024
Pupils: ≈ 150 🔒 Exact value
FSM %: 10–15% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA: Suffolk (935)
Website: allsaintsprimary.org
Telephone: 01284828223

Map of compared schools

How are these comparisons built?

We line up public school data side-by-side. Ofsted “headline” judgement is shown with the publication date when available. Exact pupil counts and precise FSM% are available to Pro users; everyone sees rounded values.

What if a school has a recent ungraded visit?

Ungraded visits (Section 8) check whether the previous graded judgement still stands, but do not replace it. We keep the latest graded judgement as the headline until a new graded inspection is published.

Why can’t I see exact numbers?

To keep the service sustainable, we show approximate pupils and bucketed FSM% to free users. Upgrade to AllSchools Pro to unlock precise figures and exports.

How should I choose a school?

Start with the most recent graded Ofsted judgement, then check whether it aligns with your child’s needs. Look at distance and travel, typical class sizes (roll vs capacity), and the school’s admissions policy. Speak to the school, arrange a visit, and ask about pastoral support and enrichment.

What should I look for when comparing schools?

Compare headline Ofsted and publication dates for recency; check FSM% and local context; scan capacity utilisation (under, near, or over capacity); and review trust/local authority for governance. If available, read the official Ofsted report for curriculum and safeguarding detail.