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Where is Bardwell Church of England Primary School located?

Bardwell Church of England Primary School is located in Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk, East of England, IP31 1AD.

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Bardwell Church of England Primary School serves students aged 5 to 11.

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Bardwell Church of England Primary School — Ofsted Rating, Results & School Data

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About Bardwell Church of England Primary School

Bardwell Church of England Primary School is a primary academy in Bury St Edmunds, East of England. It has not yet been rated by students on y.school. Be the first to rate this academy and help other students and parents understand what the school experience is really like.

The school has 31 pupils on roll, a teacher turnover rate of 0.0%, 19% of pupils eligible for free school meals, an overall absence rate of 4.4%.

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OfstedGood · 2022KS2 expected0%Attendance95.6%

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What kind of school is Bardwell Church of England Primary School?

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Ages: 5–11
Intake: Co-ed
Admissions: Non-selective (state)
Character: Church of England
Size: 31 pupils
SEN support: 17% of pupils

In context — vs similar-intake schools

Bottom 25% for its intake

Bardwell Church of England Primary School is in the bottom 25% for KS2 results (reading, writing & maths) among schools with a similar intake (13–20% of pupils eligible for free school meals).

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Environment score: 66/100

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Air quality67/100

Transport access18/100

Results, finance & Ofsted — in depth

Key Stage 2 Results at Bardwell Church of England Primary School

25% met the expected standard in reading and 13% in maths.

Attendance at Bardwell Church of England Primary School

Bardwell Church of England Primary School has an overall absence rate of 4.4%. The national average for primary schools was approximately 6.0% (DfE, 2023/24).

Staff and Finance at Bardwell Church of England Primary School

The teacher turnover rate at Bardwell Church of England Primary School is 0.0%. This measures the percentage of teachers who left the school in the past year.

Demographics at Bardwell Church of England Primary School

Bardwell Church of England Primary School has 31 pupils on roll.

19% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which is used as a proxy for socioeconomic disadvantage.

17% of pupils receive SEN (Special Educational Needs) support or have an Education, Health and Care plan.

Bardwell Church of England Primary School Ofsted Rating: Good

Bardwell Church of England Primary School was rated "Good" by Ofsted following an inspection in July 2022 (3 years ago). Based on Ofsted's inspection cycle, Bardwell Church of England Primary School is due for reinspection this year (2026).

A "Good" rating means Ofsted found the school provides a high standard of education across all areas assessed. It has historically been the most common Ofsted rating.

Note: From November 2025, Ofsted replaced single-word judgements with detailed report cards covering multiple categories. While Bardwell Church of England Primary School's rating shown above was awarded under the previous system, Ofsted now provides more granular assessments. For the most up-to-date inspection information, check the school's report card on the Ofsted website.

Bardwell Church of England Primary School