Saxmundham Primary School
🇬🇧 Official data · 2025Saxmundham, East of England IP17 1XQ · Suffolk
#1282 of 1,872 primary schools in East of England
#10545 of 15,697 nationally
About Saxmundham Primary School
Saxmundham Primary School is a academy primary located in Saxmundham, in the Suffolk local authority of East of England, England. It caters for Ages 3–11. In 2025 it enrolled 252 students. Academies and free schools are state-funded and free to attend, run by academy trusts rather than the local authority.
Its Success Index (England) is 38.2 out of 100, placing it in the lower 50% of primary schools in England and 1282nd of 1,872 ranked primary schools in East of England. Its strongest component is ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (46th percentile), and its weakest is community advantage (fewer pupils on free school meals) (18th percentile).
Other published figures: pupils on roll 252; capacity filled 80%.
There are 7 schools in Saxmundham; Saxmundham Primary School ranks 2nd of 7 scored schools there.
Success Index (England) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against primary schools across England.
- KS2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (35%)63%
- KS2: higher standard (20%)5%
- KS2: reading progress (10%)–
- KS2: maths progress (10%)–
- Progress 8 (20%)–
- Attainment 8 (30%)–
- Grade 5+ in English & maths (15%)–
- A level points per entry (10%)–
- Community advantage (fewer pupils on free school meals) (15%)40.6%
The Success Index (England) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for Saxmundham Primary School by the official sources.
- Pupils on roll
- 252
- Number of pupils in the latest school census.
- Free school meals
- 40.6%
- Percentage of pupils eligible for free school meals.
- Capacity filled
- 80%
- Pupils on roll as a share of the school's reported capacity.
- KS2 expected standard (RWM)
- 63%
- Share of pupils meeting the expected standard in reading, writing and maths.
- KS2 higher standard (RWM)
- 5%
- Share of pupils reaching the higher standard in reading, writing and maths.
Free academic assessment
Is your child on track for their SATs and GCSEs?
Success Tutoring offers personalised English and maths tutoring mapped to the National Curriculum. Start with a free online assessment and a clear plan for the year ahead.
- Personalised learning plan mapped to the Australian Curriculum
- English & Maths from Kindergarten to Year 12
- Flexible memberships, no lock-in contracts
- Centres across NSW, VIC, QLD, WA, SA and ACT
Schools near Saxmundham Primary School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (England).
Kelsale Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School
Saxmundham · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
166 students · 944 m away
Benhall St Mary's Church of England Primary School
Saxmundham · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
77 students · 2.2 km away
Snape Primary School
Saxmundham · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
103 students · 5.2 km away
Yoxford & Peasenhall Primary Academy
Saxmundham · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
88 students · 5.5 km away
Summerhill School
Leiston · Independent all-through · Ages 5–18
51 students · 6.0 km away
Coldfair Green Community Primary School
Saxmundham · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
160 students · 6.2 km away
Middleton Community Primary School
Saxmundham · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
16 students · 6.4 km away
Leiston Primary School
Leiston · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
383 students · 7.0 km away
Alde Valley Academy
Leiston · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
645 students · 7.1 km away
Framlingham Sir Robert Hitcham's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School
Framlingham, Woodbridge · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
311 students · 9.9 km away
Similar schools
Academy primary schools in East of England with a comparable Pupils on roll.
St Teresa's Catholic Primary School, Colchester
Colchester · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
252 students
Castle Hill Infant School
Ipswich · Academy primary · Ages 3–7
251 students
The Shade Primary School
Ely · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
250 students
Great Clacton Church of England Junior School
Clacton-on-Sea · Academy primary · Ages 7–11
254 students
Nazeing Primary School
Waltham Abbey · Academy primary · Ages 5–11
250 students
Gothic Mede Academy
Arlesey · Academy primary · Ages 3–9
249 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Saxmundham Primary School a good school?
Saxmundham Primary School has a Success Index (England) of 38.2 out of 100 (Lower 50% of primary schools in England) and ranks #1282 of 1,872 in East of England. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does Saxmundham Primary School rank in East of England?
Saxmundham Primary School ranks #1282 of 1,872 primary schools in East of England and #10545 of 15,697 nationally on the Success Index (England) (2025 data).
How many students attend Saxmundham Primary School?
Saxmundham Primary School had 252 students in 2025.
Is Saxmundham Primary School a primary school or a secondary school?
Saxmundham Primary School is classified as a primary covering Ages 3–11. It is a academy school.
What other schools are near Saxmundham Primary School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Saxmundham Primary School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (England) and distance, and can be compared side by side.