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St Christopher's CEVCP School

St Christopher's Cevcp School, Bellflower Crescent, Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk, IP28 8XQ

Good

Inspected 2 November 2022

Good
Ofsted
77%
KS2 expected
Primary
Phase
3–11
Ages
340
Pupils
Mixed
Gender
Academy sponsor led
Type

About St Christopher's CEVCP School

St Christopher's CEVCP School is an academy sponsor led in Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk, England, for pupils aged 3–11. It has 340 pupils on roll. The school has a Church of England religious character. It is part of GRACE SCHOOLS. Its most recent Ofsted inspection (2 November 2022) rated it Good. At the end of Key Stage 2, 77% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths. 21.6% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 12.3% 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
340 / 390 (87%)
Sixth Form
Does not have a sixth form
Nursery
Has Nursery Classes
Religious Character
Church of England
Last Ofsted Inspection
2 November 2022

Pupil profile

2023/24

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

21.6%
Free school meals
12.3%
EAL
1.8%
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)

77%
Expected standard (RWM)
0%
Higher standard (RWM)
106
Avg reading score
107
Avg maths score

Attendance

6.1%
Overall absence
15.3%
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.

15
Teachers (FTE)
↓ -1.6 vs 2023/24
22.7
Pupils per teacher
↑ +3.2 vs 2023/24
9.49
Teaching assistants (FTE)
↓ -0.1 vs 2023/24
£46,797
Avg teacher salary
Mean · 19% on leadership pay
↑ +£2,811 vs 2023/24
1
Teacher vacancies
6.3% rate
↑ +1 vs 2023/24
3
Leadership (FTE)
↑ +0.2 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.

£5,147
Spend per pupil
£5,741
Income per pupil
57%
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
St Christopher's Cevcp School, Bellflower Crescent, Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk, IP28 8XQ
Phone
01638750342
Head Teacher
Chloe Brown

Academy Trust

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Teaching Assistant
Pre-School Lead
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Teaching Assistant
Level 2 Teaching Assistant
PermanentPart timePoints 5-6 (FTE £26,427 - £26,847)
Closes 6 Nov 2026View & apply

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Frequently asked questions

What type of school is St Christopher's CEVCP School?
St Christopher's CEVCP School is an academy sponsor led in Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk, England, for pupils aged 3–11.
How many pupils does St Christopher's CEVCP School have?
St Christopher's CEVCP School has 340 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.
What is St Christopher's CEVCP School's Ofsted rating?
St Christopher's CEVCP School was rated Good at its most recent Ofsted inspection (2 November 2022).
How does St Christopher's CEVCP School perform at Key Stage 2 (SATs)?
77% of pupils at St Christopher's CEVCP School met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths at the end of Key Stage 2.
Is St Christopher's CEVCP School part of an academy trust?
Yes — St Christopher's CEVCP School is part of GRACE SCHOOLS.
Where is St Christopher's CEVCP School?
St Christopher's CEVCP School is located at St Christopher's Cevcp School, Bellflower Crescent, Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk, IP28 8XQ.

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