How many pupils does The Pines Primary School have?

The Pines Primary School has 244 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.

What is The Pines Primary School's Ofsted rating?

The Pines Primary School was rated Good at its most recent Ofsted inspection (13 December 2022).

How does The Pines Primary School perform at Key Stage 2 (SATs)?

61% of pupils at The Pines Primary School met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths at the end of Key Stage 2.

Is The Pines Primary School part of an academy trust?

Yes — The Pines Primary School is part of ANGLIAN LEARNING.

Where is The Pines Primary School?

The Pines Primary School is located at Manor Wood, Bury St. Edmunds, Suffolk, IP28 8WL.

The Pines Primary School

Manor Wood, Bury St. Edmunds, Suffolk, IP28 8WL

Good

Inspected 13 December 2022

Good

Ofsted

61%

KS2 expected

Primary

Phase

3–11

Ages

244

Pupils

Mixed

Gender

Free schools

Type

About The Pines Primary School

The Pines Primary School is a free school in Bury St. Edmunds, Suffolk, England, for pupils aged 3–11. It has 244 pupils on roll. It is part of ANGLIAN LEARNING. Its most recent Ofsted inspection (13 December 2022) rated it Good. At the end of Key Stage 2, 61% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths. 5% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 22.5% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority: Suffolk →
School Type: Free schools
Phase: Primary
Age Range: Ages 3–11
Gender: Mixed
Pupils / Capacity: 244 / 210 (116%) · over capacity
Sixth Form: Does not have a sixth form
Nursery: Has Nursery Classes
Religious Character: None
Last Ofsted Inspection: 13 December 2022

Pupil profile

2023/24

Who attends this school — useful context if you’re considering teaching here.

Free school meals

22.5%

EAL

1.2%

SEN support

22.1%

EHC plan

Source: DfE School Census, 2023/24, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

Results & performance

2023/24

Official Department for Education results, pupil destinations and attendance.

SATs results (Key Stage 2)

61%

Expected standard (RWM)

Higher standard (RWM)

107

Avg reading score

102

Avg maths score

Attendance

4.2%

Overall absence

6.7%

Persistent absence

Source: Department for Education performance tables, 2023/24, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Some independent schools’ qualifications (e.g. IGCSEs) are not all reflected in these figures.

Workforce

2024/25

Staffing at this school, with the trend over recent years — useful if you’re considering working here.

10.8

Teachers (FTE)

↑ +1.4 vs 2023/24

21.6

Pupils per teacher

↓ -2.3 vs 2023/24

12.24

Teaching assistants (FTE)

↓ -1.0 vs 2023/24

£37,318

Avg teacher salary

Mean · 0% on leadership pay

↓ −£11,753 vs 2023/24

Teacher vacancies

0% rate

→ 0 vs 2023/24

Leadership (FTE)

→ 0.0 vs 2023/24

Data for the 2024/25 academic year (trend lines show 3 years). Source: DfE School Workforce Census, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. State-funded schools only.

School finances

2024-25

How this school is funded and where the money goes — per pupil.

£6,595

Spend per pupil

£6,141

Income per pupil

46%

Spent on teaching staff

Source: DfE school finance returns (CFR for council-maintained schools, AAR for academies), 2024-25, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Per-pupil figures are calculated from total income/expenditure.

Contact Details

Address: Manor Wood, Bury St. Edmunds, Suffolk, IP28 8WL
Phone: 01638790135
Head Teacher: Kerry Darby
Website: www.pinesprimary.org

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Frequently asked questions

What type of school is The Pines Primary School?: The Pines Primary School is a free school in Bury St. Edmunds, Suffolk, England, for pupils aged 3–11.
How many pupils does The Pines Primary School have?: The Pines Primary School has 244 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.
What is The Pines Primary School's Ofsted rating?: The Pines Primary School was rated Good at its most recent Ofsted inspection (13 December 2022).
How does The Pines Primary School perform at Key Stage 2 (SATs)?: 61% of pupils at The Pines Primary School met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths at the end of Key Stage 2.
Is The Pines Primary School part of an academy trust?: Yes — The Pines Primary School is part of ANGLIAN LEARNING.
Where is The Pines Primary School?: The Pines Primary School is located at Manor Wood, Bury St. Edmunds, Suffolk, IP28 8WL.

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