Rougham Church of England Primary School, Bury St. Edmunds
Rougham Church of England Primary School is a primary school for pupils aged 5 to 11 in Bury St. Edmunds, part of The Tilian Partnership. It has a Church of England religious character. It was rated Good at its last graded Ofsted inspection, in May 2024. Its 2025 Key Stage 2 results were the 3rd-highest of the 7 schools in Bury St. Edmunds with published results, and 6,591st of 14,452 across England. For 2026 entry it had 1.4 first-choice applications for every place. It was 96% full in 2025.
- SATs results
- In line with England
- Ofsted
- Good (2024)
- Demand
- Oversubscribed
- Attendance
- Better than England average
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
Rougham Church of England Primary School in detail
Results
In 2025, 75% of Year 6 pupils at Rougham Church of England Primary School reached the expected standard in reading and 82% in maths. At the average state primary the figures were 75% and 72% in Suffolk and 77% and 75% across England.
Results rose from 70% in reading and 63% in maths in 2024.
With small year groups, a few pupils can move these figures by several points.
Getting a place at Rougham Church of England Primary School
For September 2026 entry, 41 families put Rougham Church of England Primary School as their first choice and 79 named it as one of their preferences, for 29 places offered. That is 1.4 first choices for every place. 12 families who put it first were not offered a place there.
Admissions history and your chances at Rougham Church of England Primary School
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other state primary schools to Rougham Church of England Primary School are Abbots Green Primary Academy (2.4 miles, Good, 82% reading, 93% maths); Sebert Wood Community Primary School (2.7 miles, Good, 85% reading, 87% maths); Great Whelnetham Church of England Primary School (2.9 miles, Good, 88% reading, 82% maths); and Great Barton Church of England Primary Academy (3.1 miles, Good, 73% reading, 77% maths).
Rougham Church of England Primary School's 2025 results were higher than 1 of these 4 schools.
Abbots Green Primary AcademySebert Wood Community Primary SchoolGreat Whelnetham Church of England Primary SchoolGreat Barton Church of England Primary Academy
The trust
Rougham 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
11.2% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, well below the average state school (25%), and 2.6% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.
In 2026, 25 pupils (12.8%) received SEN support and 5 (2.6%) 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.
Getting there
The nearest railway station is Thurston Rail Station, about 1.6 miles away in a straight line.
The area around the school
In August 2026, police recorded 2 crimes within a mile of the school, most often violence and sexual offences. That is well below the typical figure around schools in Suffolk (32).
Suspensions and exclusions
Rougham 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; 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 agoOverall
Quality of Education
Behaviour & Attitudes
Personal Development
Leadership & Management
Early Years
Ofsted Insights
Ofsted rated this school Good at its May 2024 inspection.
Rated Outstanding for
Behaviour & attitudes, Personal development, Early years.
Rated Good for
Quality of education, Leadership & management.
At a Glance
11.2%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
Primary Performance (KS2)
Academic year 2024/25KS2 Results (% meeting expected standard)
Reading has improved from 70% to 75% (2024 to 2025). Maths has improved from 63% to 82% (2024 to 2025). Writing has improved from 67% to 79% (2024 to 2025).
Class Sizes
28.0
Avg class size
26.0
Infant (KS1)
29.5
KS2
7
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 Rougham Church of England Primary School
Term dates
Rougham 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
Check free transport to Rougham Church of England Primary School from your postcode →
You apply to the council where you live. Rougham 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 Rougham Church of England Primary School
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
96%
Near capacity
197 pupils
206 places
9 spare places in 2025
2025, DfE school capacity data
Area Demand Pressure - Bury St. Edmunds
Based on MHCLG Live Table 122 (2024-25, last 5 years) for Bury St. Edmunds
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(3)
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
25
SEN Support
5
EHC Plans
15.3%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Pupils by Need Type
Pupil Demographics
Ethnicity
2026 academic year
Key Indicators
196
Total Pupils
94
Boys
102
Girls
2026 academic year
Workforce
11
Teachers
17.8:1
Pupil-teacher ratio
£49,699
Mean salary
2026 data
School Funding
£5,124
Per pupil
£1077k
Total funding
£36k
Pupil premium
2025-26 financial year allocations
Pupil Absence2024/25
3.9%
Overall absence
7.6%
Persistent absence
171
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
Questions parents ask about Rougham Church of England Primary School
What are SATs results like at Rougham Church of England Primary School?
Of the pupils at Rougham Church of England Primary School who took the 2025 Key Stage 2 assessments, 75% reached the expected standard in reading and 82% did so in maths.
What is Rougham Church of England Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Rougham Church of England Primary School was rated Good at its most recent Ofsted inspection in May 2024. At its previous graded inspection in 2022 it was rated Requires Improvement.
What is the catchment area for Rougham Church of England Primary School?
No fixed boundary. When Rougham 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 Rougham Church of England Primary School?
Rougham Church of England Primary School was close to full in 2025, at 96% of its capacity.
How big are the classes at Rougham Church of England Primary School?
Classes at Rougham Church of England Primary School average 28 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 Rougham Church of England Primary School?
Rougham Church of England Primary School has around 196 pupils on roll. 11% are eligible for free school meals.
What is attendance like at Rougham Church of England Primary School?
3.9% of sessions were missed at Rougham Church of England Primary School in 2024/25. 7.6% of pupils were persistently absent (missing 10% or more of sessions).
How do I apply to Rougham Church of England Primary School?
Apply through Suffolk's coordinated admissions process, naming Rougham 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 Rougham 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 Rougham Church of England Primary School?
Rougham Church of England Primary School is at Church Road, Rougham, Bury St. Edmunds, Suffolk, IP30 9JJ.
Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)