How many pupils does Combs Ford Primary School have?

Combs Ford Primary School has 337 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.

How does Combs Ford Primary School perform at Key Stage 2 (SATs)?

47% of pupils at Combs Ford Primary School met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths at the end of Key Stage 2.

Is Combs Ford Primary School part of an academy trust?

Yes — Combs Ford Primary School is part of THE CHILDREN'S ENDEAVOUR TRUST.

Where is Combs Ford Primary School?

Combs Ford Primary School is located at Glemsford Road, Stowmarket, Suffolk, IP14 2PN.

Combs Ford Primary School

Glemsford Road, Stowmarket, Suffolk, IP14 2PN

Not rated

Inspected 11 February 2025 · no overall grade

No overall grade

Ofsted

47%

KS2 expected

Primary

Phase

4–11

Ages

337

Pupils

Mixed

Gender

Academy converter

Type

About Combs Ford Primary School

Combs Ford Primary School is an academy converter in Stowmarket, Suffolk, England, for pupils aged 4–11. It has 337 pupils on roll. It is part of THE CHILDREN'S ENDEAVOUR TRUST. At the end of Key Stage 2, 47% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths. 27.4% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 7% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority: Suffolk →
School Type: Academy converter
Phase: Primary
Age Range: Ages 4–11
Gender: Mixed
Pupils / Capacity: 337 / 420 (80%)
Sixth Form: Does not have a sixth form
Nursery: No Nursery Classes
Religious Character: Does not apply
Last Ofsted Inspection: 11 February 2025

Pupil profile

2023/24

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

27.4%

Free school meals

EAL

3.6%

SEN support

13.3%

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)

47%

Expected standard (RWM)

Higher standard (RWM)

103

Avg reading score

101

Avg maths score

Attendance

6.4%

Overall absence

13.8%

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.

17.5

Teachers (FTE)

↑ +3.5 vs 2023/24

19.9

Pupils per teacher

↓ -5.9 vs 2023/24

2.91

Teaching assistants (FTE)

↓ -9.0 vs 2023/24

£45,683

Avg teacher salary

Mean · 10% on leadership pay

↓ −£1,605 vs 2023/24

Teacher vacancies

5.4% rate

↑ +1 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.

£6,421

Spend per pupil

£6,748

Income per pupil

48%

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: Glemsford Road, Stowmarket, Suffolk, IP14 2PN
Phone: 01449613112
Headteacher: Matt Wesley
Website: www.combsfordprimary.co.uk

Academy Trust

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Frequently asked questions

What type of school is Combs Ford Primary School?: Combs Ford Primary School is an academy converter in Stowmarket, Suffolk, England, for pupils aged 4–11.
How many pupils does Combs Ford Primary School have?: Combs Ford Primary School has 337 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.
How does Combs Ford Primary School perform at Key Stage 2 (SATs)?: 47% of pupils at Combs Ford Primary School met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths at the end of Key Stage 2.
Is Combs Ford Primary School part of an academy trust?: Yes — Combs Ford Primary School is part of THE CHILDREN'S ENDEAVOUR TRUST.
Where is Combs Ford Primary School?: Combs Ford Primary School is located at Glemsford Road, Stowmarket, Suffolk, IP14 2PN.

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