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Wood Ley Community Primary School

Lowry Way, Stowmarket, Suffolk, IP14 1UF

Not rated

Not yet inspected

Not inspected
Ofsted
49%
KS2 expected
Primary
Phase
4–11
Ages
310
Pupils
Mixed
Gender
Community school
Type

About Wood Ley Community Primary School

Wood Ley Community Primary School is a community school in Stowmarket, Suffolk, England, for pupils aged 4–11. It has 310 pupils on roll. At the end of Key Stage 2, 49% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths. 15.3% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 4.2% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority
Suffolk →
School Type
Community school
Phase
Primary
Age Range
Ages 4–11
Gender
Mixed
Pupils / Capacity
310 / 315 (98%)
Sixth Form
Does not have a sixth form
Nursery
No Nursery Classes
Religious Character
Does not apply

Pupil profile

2023/24

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

15.3%
Free school meals
4.2%
EAL
2.6%
SEN support
13.9%
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)

49%
Expected standard (RWM)
9%
Higher standard (RWM)
102
Avg reading score
105
Avg maths score

Attendance

4.8%
Overall absence
11.9%
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.

14.08
Teachers (FTE)
↓ -0.3 vs 2023/24
22
Pupils per teacher
↑ +0.2 vs 2023/24
11.9
Teaching assistants (FTE)
↓ -0.2 vs 2023/24
£47,707
Avg teacher salary
Mean · 18% on leadership pay
↑ +£4,209 vs 2023/24
0
Teacher vacancies
0% rate
→ 0 vs 2023/24
3
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.

£5,697
Spend per pupil
£5,722
Income per pupil
54%
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
Lowry Way, Stowmarket, Suffolk, IP14 1UF
Phone
01449616038
Headteacher
Sandra Renwick

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Frequently asked questions

What type of school is Wood Ley Community Primary School?
Wood Ley Community Primary School is a community school in Stowmarket, Suffolk, England, for pupils aged 4–11.
How many pupils does Wood Ley Community Primary School have?
Wood Ley Community Primary School has 310 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.
How does Wood Ley Community Primary School perform at Key Stage 2 (SATs)?
49% of pupils at Wood Ley Community Primary School met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths at the end of Key Stage 2.
Where is Wood Ley Community Primary School?
Wood Ley Community Primary School is located at Lowry Way, Stowmarket, Suffolk, IP14 1UF.

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