How many pupils does Great Heath Academy have?

Great Heath Academy has 469 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.

What is Great Heath Academy's Ofsted rating?

Great Heath Academy was rated Good at its most recent Ofsted inspection (23 January 2024).

How does Great Heath Academy perform at Key Stage 2 (SATs)?

55% of pupils at Great Heath Academy met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths at the end of Key Stage 2.

Is Great Heath Academy part of an academy trust?

Yes — Great Heath Academy is part of ACADEMY TRANSFORMATION TRUST.

Where is Great Heath Academy?

Great Heath Academy is located at Girton Close, Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk, IP28 7PT.

Great Heath Academy

Girton Close, Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk, IP28 7PT

Good

Inspected 23 January 2024

Good

Ofsted

55%

KS2 expected

Primary

Phase

3–11

Ages

469

Pupils

Mixed

Gender

Academy sponsor led

Type

About Great Heath Academy

Great Heath Academy is an academy sponsor led in Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk, England, for pupils aged 3–11. It has 469 pupils on roll. It is part of ACADEMY TRANSFORMATION TRUST. Its most recent Ofsted inspection (23 January 2024) rated it Good. At the end of Key Stage 2, 55% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths. 21.9% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 13% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority: Suffolk →
School Type: Academy sponsor led
Phase: Primary
Age Range: Ages 3–11
Gender: Mixed
Pupils / Capacity: 469 / 420 (112%) · over capacity
Sixth Form: Does not have a sixth form
Nursery: Has Nursery Classes
Religious Character: Does not apply
Last Ofsted Inspection: 23 January 2024

Pupil profile

2023/24

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

21.9%

Free school meals

13%

EAL

3.0%

SEN support

17.9%

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)

55%

Expected standard (RWM)

Higher standard (RWM)

103

Avg reading score

103

Avg maths score

Attendance

4.4%

Overall absence

9.4%

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.

22.8

Teachers (FTE)

↓ -1.6 vs 2023/24

20.2

Pupils per teacher

↓ -0.8 vs 2023/24

12.83

Teaching assistants (FTE)

→ 0.0 vs 2023/24

£45,157

Avg teacher salary

Mean · 14% on leadership pay

↑ +£4,376 vs 2023/24

Teacher vacancies

0% rate

→ 0 vs 2023/24

Leadership (FTE)

↓ -1.0 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.

£5,815

Spend per pupil

£6,637

Income per pupil

56%

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: Girton Close, Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk, IP28 7PT
Phone: 01638713430
Principal: Emily Mitchinson
Website: http://www.greatheathacademy.attrust.org.uk/

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Frequently asked questions

What type of school is Great Heath Academy?: Great Heath Academy is an academy sponsor led in Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk, England, for pupils aged 3–11.
How many pupils does Great Heath Academy have?: Great Heath Academy has 469 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.
What is Great Heath Academy's Ofsted rating?: Great Heath Academy was rated Good at its most recent Ofsted inspection (23 January 2024).
How does Great Heath Academy perform at Key Stage 2 (SATs)?: 55% of pupils at Great Heath Academy met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths at the end of Key Stage 2.
Is Great Heath Academy part of an academy trust?: Yes — Great Heath Academy is part of ACADEMY TRANSFORMATION TRUST.
Where is Great Heath Academy?: Great Heath Academy is located at Girton Close, Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk, IP28 7PT.

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