Schools in West Suffolk
78 schools in the West Suffolk council area: 56 primary, 11 secondary, 1 all-through, 2 sixth form / college, plus 8 special. 8 are independent. 14 had more first-choice applications than places last year.
Primary schools (56)
- Abbots Green Primary AcademyState · Ages 2–11Ofsted:Good· 2022KS2 expected standard: 82% Oversubscribed
- All Saints Church of England Primary School, NewmarketState · Ages 4–11 · Church of EnglandOfsted:Good· 2022KS2 expected standard: 48%
- Bardwell Church of England Primary SchoolState · Ages 5–11 · Church of EnglandOfsted:Good· 2022KS2 expected standard: 43%
- Barnardiston Hall Preparatory SchoolIndependent · Ages 1–13Independent inspection
- Barnham Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary SchoolState · Ages 5–11 · Church of EnglandOfsted:Good· 2022KS2 expected standard: 57% Oversubscribed
- Barningham Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary SchoolState · Ages 3–11 · Church of EnglandOfsted:Good or better in all areas· 2025KS2 expected standard: 50%
- Barrow Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary SchoolState · Ages 4–11 · Church of EnglandOfsted:Good or better in all areas· 2024KS2 expected standard: 67%
- Beck Row Primary AcademyState · Ages 4–11Ofsted:Good· 2023KS2 expected standard: 71%
- Burton End Primary AcademyState · Ages 3–11Ofsted:Good· 2025KS2 expected standard: 57%
- Cavendish Church of England Primary SchoolState · Ages 4–11 · Church of EnglandOfsted:Inadequate· 2024KS2 expected standard: 20%
- Clare Community Primary SchoolState · Ages 4–11Ofsted:Good· 2025KS2 expected standard: 50%
- Clements Primary AcademyState · Ages 2–11Report card: strong areas· 2026KS2 expected standard: 57%
- Coupals Primary AcademyState · Ages 4–11Ofsted:Good· 2023KS2 expected standard: 77%
- Elveden Church of England Primary AcademyState · Ages 4–11 · Church of EnglandOfsted:Outstanding· 2023KS2 expected standard: 57%
- Exning Primary SchoolState · Ages 5–11Ofsted:Outstanding· 2020KS2 expected standard: 75% Oversubscribed
- Fairstead HouseIndependent · Ages 3–11Independent inspection
- Forest AcademyState · Ages 3–11Report card: strong areas· 2026KS2 expected standard: 54%
- Glade AcademyState · Ages 4–11Ofsted:Good· 2022KS2 expected standard: 58%
- Great Barton Church of England Primary AcademyState · Ages 5–11 · Church of EnglandOfsted:Good· 2023KS2 expected standard: 67% Oversubscribed
- Great Heath AcademyState · Ages 3–11Ofsted:Good· 2024KS2 expected standard: 55%
- Great Whelnetham Church of England Primary SchoolState · Ages 5–11 · Church of EnglandOfsted:Good· 2023KS2 expected standard: 71%
- Guildhall Feoffment Community Primary SchoolState · Ages 5–11Ofsted:Good or better in all areas· 2025KS2 expected standard: 69%
- Hardwick Primary SchoolState · Ages 4–11Ofsted:Good· 2024KS2 expected standard: 35%
- Honington Church of England Primary SchoolState · Ages 5–11 · Church of EnglandOfsted:Good· 2021KS2 expected standard: 21%
- Hopton Church of England Primary AcademyState · Ages 3–11 · Church of EnglandOfsted:Some areas below Good· 2025KS2 expected standard: 33%
- Houldsworth Valley Primary AcademyState · Ages 4–11Ofsted:Good· 2025KS2 expected standard: 65%
- Howard Community AcademyState · Ages 3–11Ofsted:Good or better in all areas· 2025KS2 expected standard: 36%
- Hundon Community Primary SchoolState · Ages 4–11Ofsted:Good· 2025KS2 expected standard: 43%
- Ickworth Park Primary SchoolState · Ages 5–11Ofsted:Good· 2024KS2 expected standard: 75% Oversubscribed
- Ixworth Church of England Primary SchoolState · Ages 2–11 · Church of EnglandOfsted:Good· 2022KS2 expected standard: 40%
- Kedington Primary AcademyState · Ages 4–11Ofsted:Good· 2024KS2 expected standard: 84% Oversubscribed
- Lakenheath Community Primary SchoolState · Ages 4–11Ofsted:Good· 2024KS2 expected standard: 45%
- Laureate Community AcademyState · Ages 2–11Ofsted:Good or better in all areas· 2025KS2 expected standard: 64%
- Moulton Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary SchoolState · Ages 4–11 · Church of EnglandOfsted:Outstanding· 2022KS2 expected standard: 83%
- New Cangle Community Primary SchoolState · Ages 4–11Ofsted:Good· 2023KS2 expected standard: 50% Oversubscribed
- Paddocks Primary SchoolState · Ages 4–11Ofsted:Good· 2024KS2 expected standard: 71%
- Place Farm Primary AcademyState · Ages 3–11Ofsted:Good· 2022KS2 expected standard: 75%
- Risby Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary SchoolState · Ages 4–11 · Church of EnglandOfsted:Good· 2022KS2 expected standard: 54% Oversubscribed
- Rougham Church of England Primary SchoolState · Ages 5–11 · Church of EnglandOfsted:Good· 2024KS2 expected standard: 64% Oversubscribed
- Sebert Wood Community Primary SchoolState · Ages 3–11Ofsted:Good· 2023KS2 expected standard: 68%
- Sexton's Manor Primary SchoolState · Ages 3–11Not yet inspectedKS2 expected standard: 27%
- South Lee SchoolIndependent · Ages 0–13Independent inspection
- St Christopher's CEVCP SchoolState · Ages 3–11 · Church of EnglandOfsted:Good· 2022KS2 expected standard: 77%
- St Edmund's Catholic Primary SchoolState · Ages 3–11 · Roman CatholicNot yet inspectedKS2 expected standard: 43%
- St Edmundsbury CofE Primary AcademyState · Ages 5–11 · Church of EnglandOfsted:Requires improvement· 2024KS2 expected standard: 25%
- St Felix Roman Catholic Primary School, HaverhillState · Ages 3–11 · Roman CatholicOfsted:Good· 2024KS2 expected standard: 45%
- St Louis Catholic AcademyState · Ages 3–11 · Roman CatholicOfsted:Good or better in all areas· 2025KS2 expected standard: 64%
- St Mary's Church of England AcademyState · Ages 4–11 · Church of EnglandOfsted:Requires improvement· 2024KS2 expected standard: 31%
- Stanton Primary SchoolState · Ages 3–11Ofsted:Good· 2024KS2 expected standard: 74%
- The Pines Primary SchoolState · Ages 3–11Ofsted:Good· 2022KS2 expected standard: 61% Oversubscribed
- Thurlow Voluntary Controlled Primary SchoolState · Ages 4–11 · Church of EnglandOfsted:Good· 2023KS2 expected standard: 73%
- Tollgate Primary SchoolState · Ages 3–11Ofsted:Good· 2023KS2 expected standard: 68%
- West Row AcademyState · Ages 4–11Report card: strong areas· 2026KS2 expected standard: 67%
- Westfield Primary AcademyState · Ages 3–11Ofsted:Good· 2022KS2 expected standard: 55%
- Westgate Community Primary School and NurseryState · Ages 4–11Ofsted:Good· 2022KS2 expected standard: 39%
- Wickhambrook Primary AcademyState · Ages 4–11Ofsted:Good or better in all areas· 2024KS2 expected standard: 70%
Secondary schools (11)
- Breckland SchoolState · Ages 11–16Ofsted:Good· 2022Attainment 8: 42.4
- Bury St Edmunds County High SchoolState · Ages 11–16Report card: strong areas· 2026Attainment 8: 49.8
- Castle Manor AcademyState · Ages 11–16Ofsted:Standards maintained· 2024Attainment 8: 40.3 Oversubscribed
- Ixworth High SchoolState · Ages 11–16Ofsted:Good or better in all areas· 2025Attainment 8: 44.0
- King Edward VI CEVC SchoolState · Ages 11–16 · Church of EnglandOfsted:Standards maintained· 2024Attainment 8: 45.4 Oversubscribed
- Mildenhall College AcademyState · Ages 11–18Ofsted:Good· 2024Attainment 8: 37.4
- Newmarket AcademyState · Ages 11–16Ofsted:Good· 2023Attainment 8: 45.9
- Samuel Ward AcademyState · Ages 11–18Ofsted:Good· 2022Attainment 8: 43.8
- St Benedict's Catholic SchoolState · Ages 11–18 · Roman CatholicOfsted:Standards maintained· 2025Attainment 8: 49.8 Oversubscribed
- Stour Valley Community SchoolState · Ages 11–16Ofsted:Good· 2023Attainment 8: 44.5 Oversubscribed
- Sybil Andrews AcademyState · Ages 11–16Ofsted:Good· 2023Attainment 8: 49.5
All-through schools (1)
- Culford SchoolIndependent · Ages 1–19 · MethodistIndependent inspectionAttainment 8: 31.3
Sixth form / college schools (2)
- Abbeygate Sixth Form CollegeState · Ages 16–19Not yet inspectedA-level average: C+
- West Suffolk CollegeState · Ages 16–99College: FE inspection
Special schools (8)
- Abbey Gardens SchoolIndependent special · Ages 11–16Independent inspection
- Broadlands HallIndependent special · Ages 9–20 · BoysIndependent inspection
- Cambian Dunbroch SchoolIndependent special · Ages 11–18Independent inspection
- Churchill Special Free SchoolState special · Ages 9–18Ofsted:Standards maintained· 2024Attainment 8: 34.1
- On Track Education MildenhallIndependent special · Ages 11–18Independent inspectionAttainment 8: 3.7
- Priory SchoolState special · Ages 5–19Ofsted:Outstanding· 2024Attainment 8: 0.1
- Riverwalk SchoolState special · Ages 3–19Ofsted:Good· 2024KS2 expected standard: 0%
- Sir Peter Hall SchoolState special · Ages 9–16Ofsted:Good or better in all areas· 2025Attainment 8: 1.0
Nearby council areas
Based on each school's postal address in the DfE register, so a few schools near the edge of West Suffolk may be listed under a neighbouring town. Alternative provision is not listed. Inspection outcomes are shown under the framework each school was inspected with. About the data