Snape Primary School, Saxmundham
Snape Primary School is a primary school for pupils aged 2 to 11 in Saxmundham, part of Kingfisher Schools Trust. Its 2025 Key Stage 2 results were the 5th-highest of the 6 schools in Saxmundham with published results, and 14,242nd of 14,452 across England. For 2026 entry it had 1.5 first-choice applications for every place. It was full in 2025, at 114% of capacity.
- SATs results
- Below England average
- Demand
- 1.5 first choices per place
- Attendance
- Below 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
Snape Primary School in detail
Results
In 2025, 43% of Year 6 pupils at Snape Primary School reached the expected standard in reading and 43% in maths. At the average state primary the figures were 75% and 72% in Suffolk and 77% and 75% across England.
Results fell from 80% in reading and 90% in maths in 2024.
With small year groups, a few pupils can move these figures by several points.
Getting a place at Snape Primary School
For September 2026 entry, 20 families put Snape Primary School as their first choice and 26 named it as one of their preferences, for 13 places offered. That is 1.5 first choices for every place. 7 families who put it first were not offered a place there.
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other state primary schools to Snape Primary School are Benhall St Mary's Church of England Primary School (2 miles, 56% reading, 78% maths); Coldfair Green Community Primary School (2.9 miles, Good, 50% reading, 50% maths); Saxmundham Primary School (3.3 miles, Good, 70% reading, 77% maths); and Kelsale Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School (3.7 miles, Good, 81% reading, 85% maths).
Each of them had higher 2025 results than Snape Primary School.
Benhall St Mary's Church of England Primary SchoolColdfair Green Community Primary SchoolSaxmundham Primary SchoolKelsale Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School
The trust
Snape Primary School is one of 7 schools run by Kingfisher Schools Trust, an academy trust.
Across the trust's primary schools, 37% of Year 6 pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths in 2024/25.
What parents say
31 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey about Snape Primary School (as of September 2025): 94% would recommend the school, 94% say their child is happy there and 63% of those with a view say bullying is dealt with well.
The strongest agreement was that their child feels safe (97%); the weakest, that the school deals with bullying well (among parents with a view) (63%).
Who goes there
7.8% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, well below the average state school (25%), and 1.9% 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 (6%).
In 2026, 15 pupils (14.6%) received SEN support and 2 (1.9%) 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 a specific learning difficulty such as dyslexia.
Staffing
Snape Primary School had 7 teachers in 2026, one for every 11 pupils: more teachers per pupil than a typical primary school, at about one for every 20.
Getting there
The nearest railway station is Entrance2, about 2.9 miles away in a straight line.
2 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is The Glebes (opposite), 110 metres away.
Suspensions and exclusions
Snape 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; Ofsted Parent View; DfE school census and special educational needs statistics; DfE school workforce census; NaPTAN (Department for Transport); DfE exclusions statistics
Location
Our estimate from how close the nearest similar schools are and how oversubscribed the council's schools are. It is not a published boundary.
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 2 years agoOverall
Latest (ungraded) inspection: Standards have been maintained.
Snape Primary School has had no graded Ofsted inspection since it took its current form in December 2021. Before that, as Snape Community Primary School (URN 124607), it was rated Good in May 2018.
Ofsted Insights
From Ofsted's January 2025 inspection report.
What This School Does Well
Snape Primary School creates a warm, inclusive environment where children feel valued and safe. The school prioritises reading and delivers a broad curriculum with strong teaching, resulting in most pupils achieving well. Staff are consistent with behaviour expectations and the school offers many clubs and leadership opportunities to help children develop confidence and character.
Key Strengths
- Strong focus on reading with well-trained staff delivering consistent phonics and pupils having access to high-quality texts
- High expectations for achievement with clear, consistent behaviour expectations that create a calm, orderly learning environment
- Broad, ambitious curriculum delivered by staff with strong subject knowledge who model work and provide quick guidance
- Wide range of clubs and leadership opportunities that build pupils' character and confidence
- Effective safeguarding arrangements and positive approach to attendance with targeted support for families
Areas for Improvement
- Insufficient opportunities for pupils to write independently and at length across the curriculum to apply their grammatical knowledge
- Some targets for pupils with special educational needs are too vague or do not accurately address individual needs, meaning support is not always effective
- Inconsistent expectations and opportunities for writing across different subjects
Safeguarding
Safeguarding arrangements are effective, with the school creating an open and positive culture that prioritises pupils' safety and wellbeing.
Extracurricular Activities
Clubs available to all pupils, school parliament, before-school club, after-school club
Snape Primary School has successfully maintained the good standards from its previous inspection. The school provides a warm, supportive environment where pupils are valued for their individuality and achieve well academically.
At a Glance
7.8%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
Yes
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
What Parents Think
31 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 declined from 80% to 43% (2024 to 2025). Maths has declined from 90% to 43% (2024 to 2025). Writing has declined from 60% to 43% (2024 to 2025).
Class Sizes
25.8
Avg class size
30.0
Infant (KS1)
24.5
KS2
4
Total classes
2025/26 academic year
How Does This School Compare?
Ranked against 5 nearby primary schools
Keep up with Snape Primary School
Term dates
Snape 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. Snape 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
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
114%
Over capacity
80 pupils
70 places
10 pupils over capacity in 2025
2025, DfE school capacity data
Area Demand Pressure - Saxmundham
Based on MHCLG Live Table 122 (2024-25, last 5 years) for Saxmundham
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: 1.5 first choices per place
Inspection History
Ungraded inspection: Standards have been maintained.
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
15
SEN Support
2
EHC Plans
16.5%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Pupils by Need Type
Pupil Demographics
Ethnicity
2026 academic year
Key Indicators
103
Total Pupils
48
Boys
55
Girls
2026 academic year
Workforce
7
Teachers
14.7:1
Pupil-teacher ratio
£52,820
Mean salary
2026 data
School Funding
£7,057
Per pupil
£594k
Total funding
£15k
Pupil premium
2025-26 financial year allocations
Pupil Absence2024/25
7.3%
Overall absence
15.7%
Persistent absence
70
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
Questions parents ask about Snape Primary School
What are SATs results like at Snape Primary School?
Of the pupils at Snape Primary School who took the 2025 Key Stage 2 assessments, 43% reached the expected standard in reading and 43% did so in maths.
What is Snape Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Snape Primary School has had no graded Ofsted inspection since it took its current form in December 2021. Before that, as Snape Community Primary School (URN 124607), it was rated Good in May 2018.
What is the catchment area for Snape Primary School?
No fixed boundary. When Snape 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 Snape Primary School?
Snape Primary School was full in 2025, at 114% of its capacity, so places are allocated on the oversubscription criteria.
How big are the classes at Snape Primary School?
Classes at Snape Primary School average 25.8 pupils (2025/26).
How many pupils go to Snape Primary School?
Snape Primary School has around 103 pupils on roll. 8% are eligible for free school meals.
What is attendance like at Snape Primary School?
7.3% of sessions were missed at Snape Primary School in 2024/25. 15.7% of pupils were persistently absent (missing 10% or more of sessions).
How do I apply to Snape Primary School?
Apply through Suffolk's coordinated admissions process, naming Snape 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 Snape 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 Snape Primary School?
Snape Primary School is at Church Road, Snape, Saxmundham, Suffolk, IP17 1QG.
Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)