Chelmondiston Church of England Primary School

About Chelmondiston Church of England Primary School

Chelmondiston Church of England Primary School is an academy sponsor led in Ipswich, Suffolk, England, for pupils aged 4–11. It has 124 pupils on roll. The school has a Church of England religious character. It is part of ST EDMUNDSBURY AND IPSWICH DIOCESAN MULTI-ACADEMY TRUST. Its most recent Ofsted inspection (14 September 2021) rated it Good. At the end of Key Stage 2, 64% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths. 17.9% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 3.4% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority

Suffolk →

School Type

Academy sponsor led

Phase

Primary

Age Range

Ages 4–11

Gender

Mixed

Pupils / Capacity

124 / 140 (89%)

Sixth Form

Does not have a sixth form

Nursery

No Nursery Classes

Religious Character

Church of England

Last Ofsted Inspection

14 September 2021

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

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

Official Department for Education results, pupil destinations and attendance.

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.

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

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.

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

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

Woodlands, Ipswich, Suffolk, IP9 1DT

Phone

01473780576

Head Teacher

Lesley Etchingham

Website

www.chelmondiston.suffolk.sch.uk

Academy Trust

Frequently asked questions

What type of school is Chelmondiston Church of England Primary School?

Chelmondiston Church of England Primary School is an academy sponsor led in Ipswich, Suffolk, England, for pupils aged 4–11.

How many pupils does Chelmondiston Church of England Primary School have?

Chelmondiston Church of England Primary School has 124 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.

What is Chelmondiston Church of England Primary School's Ofsted rating?

Chelmondiston Church of England Primary School was rated Good at its most recent Ofsted inspection (14 September 2021).

How does Chelmondiston Church of England Primary School perform at Key Stage 2 (SATs)?

64% of pupils at Chelmondiston Church of England Primary School met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths at the end of Key Stage 2.

Is Chelmondiston Church of England Primary School part of an academy trust?

Yes — Chelmondiston Church of England Primary School is part of ST EDMUNDSBURY AND IPSWICH DIOCESAN MULTI-ACADEMY TRUST.

Where is Chelmondiston Church of England Primary School?

Chelmondiston Church of England Primary School is located at Woodlands, Ipswich, Suffolk, IP9 1DT.