Wilby Church of England Primary School, Eye

From the headteacher's welcome: "Welcome to Wilby CE Primary School, a joyful and inclusive community where every child is known, nurtured, and encouraged to shine. Guided by our Christian values and our school motto - Leaving no one behind - we are committed to ensuring that every pupil feels valued, supported, and able to flourish in their own unique way."

The school runs after-school care.

In 2025, 93% of Year 6 pupils at Wilby Church of England Primary School reached the expected standard in reading and 93% 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.

For September 2026 entry, 7 families put Wilby Church of England Primary School as their first choice and 16 named it as one of their preferences, for 7 places offered. That is one first choice for every place. Every family who put it first was offered a place there for 2026 entry.

The nearest other state primary schools to Wilby Church of England Primary School are Stradbroke Church of England Primary School (1.6 miles, Good, 88% reading, 60% maths); Worlingworth Church of England primary school (2.5 miles); All Saints Church of England Primary School, Laxfield (3 miles, Outstanding, 88% reading, 88% maths); and Fressingfield Church of England Primary School (3.4 miles, Good, 71% reading, 50% maths).

Wilby Church of England Primary School's 2025 results were higher than all 3 of them.

Wilby 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.

10.1% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, well below the average state school (25%), and 0% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.

In 2026, 19 pupils (19.2%) received SEN support and 3 (3%) 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.

There is no railway, tram or Underground station within about three miles of Wilby Church of England Primary School.

2 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Church (adjacent), 90 metres away.

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).

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