Crawford's Church of England Primary School, Stowmarket

In its own words: "They form the foundations of our approach towards relationships and experiences across the school and make us distinctive as a church school within the local community. During the year we focus on a range of values within our collective worship times and across the school, using our established Crawford's Cogs."

From the headteacher's welcome: "At Crawford's Primary School, our mission is to ensure that every child learns they are unique in God's eyes and they can make a difference to the world around them. This is brought to life both inside and outside of the classroom, creating an environment which allows children to root themselves in the foundations of their education, and flourish."

Clubs and activities named on the school's website include football, dance, art and sewing.

In 2025, 92% of Year 6 pupils at Crawford's Church of England Primary School reached the expected standard in reading and 92% in maths. At the average state primary the figures were 75% and 72% in Suffolk and 77% and 75% across England.

Results rose from 64% in reading and 36% in maths in 2024.

With small year groups, a few pupils can move these figures by several points.

For September 2026 entry, 10 families put Crawford's Church of England Primary School as their first choice and 15 named it as one of their preferences, for 11 places offered. It had fewer first-choice applications than places. Every family who put it first was offered a place there for 2026 entry.

The nearest other state primary schools to Crawford's Church of England Primary School are Grace Cook Primary School (1.6 miles); Wood Ley Community Primary School (2 miles, Good, 60% reading, 76% maths); Old Newton Church of England Primary School (2.1 miles, Good, 100% reading, 100% maths); and Elmswell Community Primary School (2.2 miles, Good, 83% reading, 83% maths).

Crawford's Church of England Primary School's 2025 results were higher than 2 of these 3 schools.

Crawford's 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.

4.4% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.

The largest ethnic groups are White British (83%) and Mixed (10%).

In 2026, 14 pupils (15.6%) received SEN support and 2 (2.2%) 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 autism.

The nearest railway station is Entrance, about 2.5 miles away in a straight line.

4 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Post Office (opposite), 80 metres away.

In August 2026, police recorded 13 crimes within a mile of the school, most often violence and sexual offences, vehicle crime and anti-social behaviour. That is well below the typical figure around schools in Suffolk (32).

Crawford's Church of England Primary School recorded no suspensions or permanent exclusions in 2024/25.