Bawdsey Church of England Primary School, Woodbridge
Bawdsey Church of England Primary School is a primary school for pupils aged 2 to 11 in Woodbridge, part of The Tilian Partnership. It has a Church of England religious character. It was 59% full in 2025.
- Demand
- Every first choice offered
Reception applications for September 2027 close in 80 days
Deadline Friday 15 January 2027. Apply to Suffolk (the council where you live). Offers on 16 April.
Data last updated 27 Oct 2026
Bawdsey Church of England Primary School in detail
Bawdsey Church of England Primary School in its own words
In its own words: "Bawdsey Primary is a thriving rural Church of England school with a family atmosphere. The beautiful school and grounds are located in an area of outstanding natural beauty and historical interest - close to the coast, the River Deben and the market town of Woodbridge."
From the headteacher's welcome: "On behalf of our children, staff and governors, I am delighted to welcome you to Bawdsey Church of England Primary School. At Bawdsey, our dedicated and passionate team work tirelessly to ensure that every child is supported to achieve their aspirations and become the very best version of themselves."
Clubs and activities named on the school's website include gymnastics, choir, Lego and art.
Vision and values (school website)Headteacher's welcome (school website)Clubs (school website)
Source: The school's own website
Results
Bawdsey Church of England Primary School has no published results of its own yet. Before it took its current form in 2025, as Bawdsey Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School (URN 124719), 82% of its Year 6 pupils reached the expected standard in reading and 64% in maths in the 2025 Key Stage 2 assessments.
Getting a place at Bawdsey Church of England Primary School
For September 2026 entry, 4 families put Bawdsey Church of England Primary School as their first choice and 8 named it as one of their preferences, for 4 places offered. That is one first choice for every place. Every family who put it first was offered a place there for 2026 entry.
Admissions history and your chances at Bawdsey Church of England Primary School
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other state primary schools to Bawdsey Church of England Primary School are Hollesley Primary School (2.9 miles); Kingsfleet Primary School (3.2 miles, Good, 59% reading, 76% maths); Colneis Junior School (3.5 miles); and Fairfield Infant School (4 miles).
Hollesley Primary SchoolKingsfleet Primary SchoolColneis Junior SchoolFairfield Infant School
The trust
Bawdsey Church of England Primary School is one of 15 schools run by The Tilian Partnership, an academy trust.
Across the trust's primary schools, 63% of Year 6 pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths in 2024/25.
Who goes there
3.4% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.
In 2026, 23 pupils (39.7%) received SEN support and 1 (1.7%) had an education, health and care plan, against 16.2% and 4.6% at the average state school. The most common need among them is speech, language and communication needs.
Staffing
Bawdsey Church of England Primary School had 7 teachers in 2026, one for every 9 pupils: more teachers per pupil than a typical primary school, at about one for every 20.
Getting there
The nearest railway station is Entrance, about 4.1 miles away in a straight line.
2 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Church (adjacent), 250 metres away.
The area around the school
In August 2026, police recorded 0 crimes within a mile of the school. That is well below the typical figure around schools in Suffolk (32).
Sources: DfE school performance data; GIAS establishment links; DfE school-level applications and offers; council admissions booklets; DfE appeals statistics; DfE multi-academy trust performance data; DfE school census and special educational needs statistics; DfE school workforce census; NaPTAN (Department for Transport); English Indices of Deprivation 2025 (MHCLG); data.police.uk street-level crime
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Bawdsey Church of England Primary School has not been inspected by Ofsted since it took its current form in April 2025. Before that, as Bawdsey Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School (URN 124719), it was rated Good in July 2014.
At a Glance
25.9%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
Yes
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
Class Sizes
14.5
Avg class size
15.0
Infant (KS1)
17.5
KS2
4
Total classes
2025/26 academic year
Results at Bawdsey Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School before it took its current form in 2025 (KS2)
Academic year 2024/25Published for Bawdsey Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School (URN 124719), the school Bawdsey Church of England Primary School replaced. There are no figures for Bawdsey Church of England Primary School yet, so these are shown separately.
KS2 Results (% meeting expected standard)
Reading has improved from 60% to 82% (2024 to 2025). Maths has improved from 60% to 64% (2024 to 2025). Writing has improved from 60% to 64% (2024 to 2025).
How Does This School Compare?
Ranked against 5 nearby primary schools
Keep up with Bawdsey Church of England Primary School
Before and after school care
Bawdsey Church of England Primary School is on the Department for Education's free breakfast clubs programme (list updated July 2026), which pays for a free breakfast club for pupils before school. Source: Free breakfast clubs: schools on the programme, Department for Education Free breakfast clubs in Suffolk
Term dates
Bawdsey Church of England Primary School is an academy, so it sets its own term dates: check the school's website. As a guide, see Suffolk's term dates for its community schools.
Getting There
Bus Stops
Free school transport
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You apply to the council where you live. Bawdsey Church of England Primary School is in Suffolk; for families living there:
Apply to Suffolk for free school transport. Its policy is on the council's website.
Safety and surroundings
Road collisions within 500 m (2021 to 2025)
No injury road collisions were reported to the police within 500 m of the school's mapped location in 2021 to 2025.
The typical figure for schools in Suffolk is 4 (the median across 365 schools, same distance and years).
Serious and slight counts use the Department for Transport's severity adjustment, which allows for changes in how police forces record injuries; they are estimates, rounded to whole numbers. Distances are in a straight line. Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19), Open Government Licence v3.0.
Commute and house prices
Your chances of a place at Bawdsey Church of England Primary School
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
59%
Available places
61 pupils
104 places
43 spare places in 2025
2025, DfE school capacity data
Area Demand Pressure - Woodbridge
Based on MHCLG Live Table 122 (2024-25, last 5 years) for Woodbridge
Across Suffolk council
Places available
8,806
Applications
6,492
Got 1st preference
94.9%
Got preferred school
99.1%
All primary applications across Suffolk council (2026/27), not just this school.
This school: Every first choice offered
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
23
SEN Support
1
EHC Plans
41.4%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Pupils by Need Type
Pupil Demographics
Ethnicity
2026 academic year
Key Indicators
58
Total Pupils
34
Boys
24
Girls
2026 academic year
Workforce
7
Teachers
8.3:1
Pupil-teacher ratio
£49,793
Mean salary
2026 data
Absence at Bawdsey Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School before it took its current form in 20252024/25
Published for Bawdsey Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School (URN 124719), the school Bawdsey Church of England Primary School replaced. There are no figures for Bawdsey Church of England Primary School yet, so these are shown separately.
3.3%
Overall absence
0.0%
Persistent absence
52
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
Questions parents ask about Bawdsey Church of England Primary School
Are there exam results for Bawdsey Church of England Primary School?
Bawdsey Church of England Primary School has no published results of its own yet. Before it took its current form in 2025, as Bawdsey Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School (URN 124719), 82% of its Year 6 pupils reached the expected standard in reading and 64% in maths in the 2025 Key Stage 2 assessments.
What is Bawdsey Church of England Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Bawdsey Church of England Primary School has not been inspected by Ofsted since it took its current form in April 2025. Before that, as Bawdsey Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School (URN 124719), it was rated Good in July 2014.
What is the catchment area for Bawdsey Church of England Primary School?
No fixed boundary. When Bawdsey Church of England Primary School is oversubscribed, Suffolk allocates places by its published criteria, usually ending with home-to-school distance.
Is it hard to get a place at Bawdsey Church of England Primary School?
Bawdsey Church of England Primary School was not full in 2025: it ran at 59% of its 104 places.
How big are the classes at Bawdsey Church of England Primary School?
Classes at Bawdsey Church of England Primary School average 14.5 pupils (2025/26).
How many pupils go to Bawdsey Church of England Primary School?
Bawdsey Church of England Primary School has around 58 pupils on roll. 26% are eligible for free school meals.
How do I apply to Bawdsey Church of England Primary School?
Apply through Suffolk's coordinated admissions process, naming Bawdsey Church of England Primary School on your application. Applications for Reception places starting in September 2027 close on Friday 15 January 2027, and offers are made on Friday 16 April 2027.
Does Bawdsey Church of England Primary School have a breakfast club or after-school club?
Bawdsey Church of England Primary School is on the Department for Education's free breakfast clubs programme (list updated July 2026), which pays for a free breakfast club for pupils before school.
How many road collisions happen near Bawdsey Church of England Primary School?
No injury road collisions were reported to the police within 500 m of the school's mapped location in 2021 to 2025. The typical figure for schools in Suffolk is 4 (the median across 365 schools, same distance and years).
Where is Bawdsey Church of England Primary School?
Bawdsey Church of England Primary School is at School Lane, Bawdsey, Woodbridge, Suffolk, IP12 3AR.
Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)