Charsfield Church of England Primary School, Woodbridge
Charsfield Church of England Primary School is a primary school for pupils aged 4 to 11 in Woodbridge, part of All Saints Schools Trust. It has a Church of England religious character. It was rated Good at its last graded Ofsted inspection, in March 2014. Ofsted's ungraded inspection in February 2023 did not change this grade. Its 2025 Key Stage 2 results were the 12th-highest of the 16 schools in Woodbridge with published results, and 10,359th of 14,452 across England. It was 54% full in 2025.
- SATs results
- Below England average
- Ofsted
- Good (2014)
- Demand
- Every first choice offered
- Attendance
- In line with England
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
Charsfield Church of England Primary School in detail
Charsfield Church of England Primary School in its own words
In its own words: "Charsfield CE Primary School sits centrally in the village of Charsfield 9 miles north of Woodbridge. Its small numbers mean that each child is able to shine and friendships are often formed across different year groups and classes."
From the headteacher's welcome: "I feel incredibly privileged to be part of the leadership team at Charsfield Church of England Primary School. Every decision made is for the benefit of all our children and this enthusiasm and vision is reflected in all we do."
Vision and values (school website)Headteacher's welcome (school website)
Source: The school's own website
Results
In 2025, 80% of Year 6 pupils at Charsfield Church of England Primary School reached the expected standard in reading and 60% in maths. At the average state primary the figures were 75% and 72% in Suffolk and 77% and 75% across England.
With small year groups, a few pupils can move these figures by several points.
Getting a place at Charsfield Church of England Primary School
For September 2026 entry, 3 families put Charsfield Church of England Primary School as their first choice and 10 named it as one of their preferences, for 3 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 Charsfield Church of England Primary School
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other state primary schools to Charsfield Church of England Primary School are Easton Primary School (2.3 miles, Good, 67% reading, 67% maths); Wickham Market Primary School (2.8 miles, Good, 71% reading, 67% maths); Otley Primary School (3.1 miles, Requires improvement, 50% reading, 50% maths); and Helmingham Primary School and Nursery (4.1 miles, Requires improvement).
Charsfield Church of England Primary School's 2025 results were higher than all 3 of them.
Easton Primary SchoolWickham Market Primary SchoolOtley Primary SchoolHelmingham Primary School and Nursery
The trust
Charsfield Church of England Primary School is one of 16 schools run by All Saints Schools Trust, an academy trust.
Across the trust's primary schools, 55% of Year 6 pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths in 2024/25.
Who goes there
0% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.
The largest ethnic groups are White British (88%) and Mixed (9%).
In 2026, 8 pupils (23.5%) received SEN support and 8 (23.5%) 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
Charsfield Church of England Primary School had 6 teachers in 2026, one for every 6 pupils: more teachers per pupil than a typical primary school, at about one for every 20.
Getting there
There is no railway, tram or Underground station within about three miles of Charsfield Church of England Primary School.
2 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Village Hall (adjacent), 160 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).
Suspensions and exclusions
Charsfield Church of England Primary School recorded no suspensions or permanent exclusions in 2024/25.
Sources: DfE school performance data (averages: state mainstream schools); 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; DfE exclusions statistics
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 4 years agoThis judgement is from March 2014, 12 years ago, longer than Ofsted's usual 4-year cycle: the school may have changed since.
Overall
Latest (ungraded) inspection: The school remains Good.
Ofsted Insights
Ofsted rated this school Good at its March 2014 inspection - up from Requires Improvement.
Rated Good for
Leadership & management.
At a Glance
17.6%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
Primary Performance (KS2)
Academic year 2024/25KS2 Results (% meeting expected standard)
2024/25 academic year
Class Sizes
11.3
Avg class size
17.0
KS2
3
Total classes
2025/26 academic year
How Does This School Compare?
Ranked against 5 nearby primary schools
Latest from Charsfield Church of England Primary School
Wilder Schools
11 May 2026
The Big Spring Sing
11 May 2026
Charsfield Year 6 Visit St Catherines College, Cambridge (4th July 2023)
10 Jul 2023
Road Safety Week - 14th - 18th November 2022
20 Nov 2022
Parent Assembly - 15-11-22
20 Nov 2022
Children In Need 18-11-22
20 Nov 2022
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Before and after school care
Charsfield 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
Charsfield 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. Charsfield 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 Charsfield Church of England Primary School
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
54%
Available places
38 pupils
70 places
32 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
Inspection History(2)
Ungraded inspection: The school remains Good.
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
8
SEN Support
8
EHC Plans
47.1%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Pupils by Need Type
Pupil Demographics
Ethnicity
2026 academic year
Key Indicators
34
Total Pupils
23
Boys
11
Girls
2026 academic year
Workforce
6
Teachers
5.7:1
Pupil-teacher ratio
£41,674
Mean salary
2026 data
School Funding
£10,023
Per pupil
£422k
Total funding
£14k
Pupil premium
2025-26 financial year allocations
Pupil Absence2024/25
5.7%
Overall absence
16.7%
Persistent absence
36
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
Questions parents ask about Charsfield Church of England Primary School
What are SATs results like at Charsfield Church of England Primary School?
Of the pupils at Charsfield Church of England Primary School who took the 2025 Key Stage 2 assessments, 80% reached the expected standard in reading and 60% did so in maths.
What is Charsfield Church of England Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Charsfield Church of England Primary School's most recent Ofsted inspection, in February 2023, was ungraded, so it gave no overall grade. At its last graded inspection, in March 2014, it was rated Good.
What is the catchment area for Charsfield Church of England Primary School?
No fixed boundary. When Charsfield 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 Charsfield Church of England Primary School?
Charsfield Church of England Primary School was not full in 2025: it ran at 54% of its 70 places.
How big are the classes at Charsfield Church of England Primary School?
Classes at Charsfield Church of England Primary School average 11.3 pupils (2025/26).
How many pupils go to Charsfield Church of England Primary School?
Charsfield Church of England Primary School has around 34 pupils on roll. 18% are eligible for free school meals.
What is attendance like at Charsfield Church of England Primary School?
5.7% of sessions were missed at Charsfield Church of England Primary School in 2024/25. 16.7% of pupils were persistently absent (missing 10% or more of sessions).
How do I apply to Charsfield Church of England Primary School?
Apply through Suffolk's coordinated admissions process, naming Charsfield 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 Charsfield Church of England Primary School have a breakfast club or after-school club?
Charsfield 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 Charsfield 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 Charsfield Church of England Primary School?
Charsfield Church of England Primary School is at Church Road, Charsfield, Woodbridge, Suffolk, IP13 7QB.
Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)