Bramfield Church of England Primary School, Halesworth
Bramfield Church of England Primary School is a primary school for pupils aged 4 to 11 in Halesworth, part of St Edmundsbury and Ipswich Diocesan Multi-Academy Trust. It has a Church of England religious character. It was rated Good at its last graded Ofsted inspection, in June 2019. Ofsted's ungraded inspection in January 2025 did not change this grade. Its 2025 Key Stage 2 results were the 22nd-highest of the 225 schools in Suffolk with published results, and 2,457th of 14,452 across England. It was full in 2025, at 104% of capacity.
- SATs results
- Above England average
- Ofsted
- Good (2019)
- Demand
- Oversubscribed
- Attendance
- Better than England average
Reception applications for September 2027 close in 81 days
Deadline Friday 15 January 2027. Apply to Suffolk (the council where you live). Offers on 16 April.
Data last updated 26 Oct 2026
Bramfield Church of England Primary School in detail
Results
In 2025, 92% of Year 6 pupils at Bramfield Church of England Primary School reached the expected standard in reading and 83% in maths. At the average state primary the figures were 75% and 72% in Suffolk and 77% and 75% across England.
Results rose from 58% in reading and 75% in maths in 2024.
With small year groups, a few pupils can move these figures by several points.
Getting a place at Bramfield Church of England Primary School
For September 2026 entry, 16 families put Bramfield Church of England Primary School as their first choice and 26 named it as one of their preferences, for 14 places offered. That is 1.1 first choices for every place. 2 families who put it first were not offered a place there.
Admissions history and your chances at Bramfield Church of England Primary School
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other state primary schools to Bramfield Church of England Primary School are Wenhaston Primary School (1.8 miles, Good, 93% reading, 86% maths); Holton St Peter Community Primary School (2.4 miles, Good, 75% reading, 69% maths); Edgar Sewter Community Primary School (2.7 miles, Good, 59% reading, 50% maths); and Yoxford & Peasenhall Primary Academy (3 miles, Good, 40% reading, 30% maths).
Bramfield Church of England Primary School's 2025 results were higher than 3 of these 4 schools.
Wenhaston Primary SchoolHolton St Peter Community Primary SchoolEdgar Sewter Community Primary SchoolYoxford & Peasenhall Primary Academy
The trust
Bramfield Church of England Primary School is one of 21 schools run by St Edmundsbury and Ipswich Diocesan Multi-Academy Trust, an academy trust.
All 21 schools in St Edmundsbury and Ipswich Diocesan Multi-Academy Trust
What parents say
28 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey about Bramfield Church of England Primary School (as of September 2025): 100% would recommend the school, 100% say their child is happy there and 50% of those with a view say bullying is dealt with well.
The strongest agreement was that they are kept well informed about progress (100%); the weakest, that the school deals with bullying well (among parents with a view) (50%).
Who goes there
0% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.
In 2026, 6 pupils (5.8%) received SEN support and 5 (4.9%) 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
Bramfield Church of England Primary School had 10 teachers in 2026, one for every 10 pupils: more teachers per pupil than a typical primary school, at about one for every 20.
Getting there
The nearest railway station is Darsham Rail Station, about 2.5 miles away in a straight line.
2 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Queens Head (opposite), 140 metres away.
The area around the school
In August 2026, police recorded 2 crimes within a mile of the school, most often criminal damage and arson. That is well below the typical figure around schools in Suffolk (32).
Suspensions and exclusions
In 2024/25, Bramfield Church of England Primary School issued 1 suspension, 1.1 for every 100 pupils (the average state school: 6.3), and no permanent exclusions.
Sources: DfE school performance data (averages: state mainstream schools); DfE school-level applications and offers; council admissions booklets; DfE appeals statistics; Ofsted Parent View; 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; DfE exclusions statistics
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 2 years agoThis judgement is from June 2019, 7 years ago, longer than Ofsted's usual 4-year cycle: the school may have changed since.
Overall
Latest (ungraded) inspection: Standards have been maintained.
Ofsted Insights
From Ofsted's January 2025 inspection report.
What This School Does Well
This school creates a warm, respectful environment where pupils thrive. Teachers are skilled at teaching reading using phonics, so children develop confidence quickly. The school provides excellent support for all learners, including those with additional needs, and pupils show exemplary behaviour because of consistent expectations and strong leadership.
Key Strengths
- Excellent behaviour and strong culture of mutual respect with clear routines
- High-quality phonics teaching and reading programme that motivates pupils
- Well-planned and targeted support for pupils with SEND, ensuring full inclusion
- Ambitious curriculum with creative and collaborative projects to consolidate learning
- Strong leadership and staff well-being, with parents overwhelmingly supportive
Areas for Improvement
- Inconsistent expectations for writing standards across year groups and subjects
- Pupils need more opportunities to practise and apply writing skills throughout the curriculum
- Pupils' understanding of British values and life beyond the local community is limited
Safeguarding
Safeguarding arrangements are effective with leaders creating an open and positive culture that puts pupils' interests first.
Extracurricular Activities
Gardening, art exhibitions, visits to Norwich Cathedral and local mosque, sports leadership, digital leaders, road safety officers, ethos committee roles
Bramfield Church of England Primary School has maintained good standards since its previous inspection. The school is warm and welcoming with a calm, respectful environment that promotes learning and kindness.
At a Glance
27.2%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
What Parents Think
28 responsesSource: Ofsted Parent View, responses as at September 2025 - % who strongly agree or agree
Primary Performance (KS2)
Academic year 2024/25KS2 Results (% meeting expected standard)
Reading has improved from 58% to 92% (2024 to 2025). Maths has improved from 75% to 83% (2024 to 2025). Writing has improved from 67% to 75% (2024 to 2025).
Class Sizes
25.8
Avg class size
21.0
Infant (KS1)
30.5
KS2
4
Total classes
1 class with more than 30 pupils
2025/26 academic year
How Does This School Compare?
Ranked against 5 nearby primary schools
Keep up with Bramfield Church of England Primary School
Term dates
Bramfield 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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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 Bramfield Church of England Primary School
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
104%
Over capacity
95 pupils
91 places
4 pupils over capacity in 2025
2025, DfE school capacity data
Area Demand Pressure - Halesworth
Based on MHCLG Live Table 122 (2024-25, last 5 years) for Halesworth
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: Oversubscribed
Inspection History(2)
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
6
SEN Support
5
EHC Plans
10.7%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Pupils by Need Type
Pupil Demographics
Ethnicity
2026 academic year
Key Indicators
103
Total Pupils
49
Boys
54
Girls
2026 academic year
Workforce
10
Teachers
10.3:1
Pupil-teacher ratio
£49,765
Mean salary
2026 data
School Funding
£6,654
Per pupil
£705k
Total funding
£36k
Pupil premium
2025-26 financial year allocations
Pupil Absence2024/25
3.6%
Overall absence
2.4%
Persistent absence
82
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
Questions parents ask about Bramfield Church of England Primary School
What are SATs results like at Bramfield Church of England Primary School?
Of the pupils at Bramfield Church of England Primary School who took the 2025 Key Stage 2 assessments, 92% reached the expected standard in reading and 83% did so in maths.
What is Bramfield Church of England Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Bramfield Church of England Primary School's most recent Ofsted inspection, in January 2025, was ungraded, so it gave no overall grade. At its last graded inspection, in June 2019, it was rated Good.
What is the catchment area for Bramfield Church of England Primary School?
No fixed boundary. When Bramfield 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 Bramfield Church of England Primary School?
Bramfield Church of England Primary School was full in 2025, at 104% of its capacity, so places are allocated on the oversubscription criteria.
How big are the classes at Bramfield Church of England Primary School?
Classes at Bramfield Church of England Primary School average 25.8 pupils (2025/26). 1 class has more than 30 pupils - infant classes are capped at 30 by law, with limited exceptions.
How many pupils go to Bramfield Church of England Primary School?
Bramfield Church of England Primary School has around 103 pupils on roll. 27% are eligible for free school meals.
What is attendance like at Bramfield Church of England Primary School?
3.6% of sessions were missed at Bramfield Church of England Primary School in 2024/25. 2.4% of pupils were persistently absent (missing 10% or more of sessions).
How do I apply to Bramfield Church of England Primary School?
Apply through Suffolk's coordinated admissions process, naming Bramfield 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.
How many road collisions happen near Bramfield 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 Bramfield Church of England Primary School?
Bramfield Church of England Primary School is at Bridge Street, Bramfield, Halesworth, IP19 9HZ.
Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)