Best 3 Primary schools in Sudbury – comparison

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Q: What should I look for when comparing schools?

Compare headline Ofsted and publication dates for recency; check FSM% and local context; review capacity utilisation (under, near, or over capacity); and look at trust or local authority governance. Read the official Ofsted report for curriculum and safeguarding details.

Comparison of primary schools: Belchamp St Paul Church of England Primary School (Primary) in Sudbury; Great Waldingfield Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School (Primary) in Sudbury; Wells Hall Primary School (Primary) in Sudbury — covering Ofsted outcomes, size, FSM%, governance, capacity & more.

At a glance

This page compares Belchamp St Paul Church of England Primary School, Great Waldingfield Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School and Wells Hall Primary School. They are primary phase and academy converter, voluntary controlled school and academy sponsor led type located around Sudbury, Suffolk. The strongest headline Ofsted judgement here is 2 (Belchamp St Paul Church of England Primary School), published Mar 2024. The most recent inspection on record is for Belchamp St Paul Church of England Primary School (Mar 2024). average roll around ≈ 250, combined total ≈ 700, typical FSM 15–20%, range 5–10%–15–20%; spread across trusts such as The Diocese of Chelmsford Vine Schools Trust and UNITY SCHOOLS PARTNERSHIP.

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Attribute	Belchamp St Paul Church of England Primary School CO10 7BP	Great Waldingfield Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School CO10 0RR	Wells Hall Primary School CO10 0NH
Phase / Type	Primary • Academy converter	Primary • Voluntary controlled school	Primary • Academy sponsor led
Location	Sudbury Suffolk CO10 7BP	Sudbury Suffolk CO10 0RR	Sudbury Suffolk CO10 0NH
Latest Ofsted	2 17 Mar 2024	2 26 May 2022	2 12 Oct 2021
Ofsted report	—	—	—
Pupils (roll)	≈ 50 🔒 Unlock exact pupils	≈ 200 🔒 Unlock exact pupils	≈ 500 🔒 Unlock exact pupils
FSM %	5–10% 🔒 Unlock exact FSM %	15–20% 🔒 Unlock exact FSM %	15–20% 🔒 Unlock exact FSM %
Capacity	102	210	520
Capacity utilisation	Under capacity 🔒 View exact %	Near capacity 🔒 View exact %	Near capacity 🔒 View exact %
Age range	—	—	—
Gender	Mixed	Mixed	Mixed
Admissions policy	Not applicable	Not applicable	Not applicable
Trust / Local authority	The Diocese of Chelmsford Vine Schools Trust	Suffolk (935)	UNITY SCHOOLS PARTNERSHIP
Website	www.belchampstpaulschool.co.uk	www.greatwaldingfield.suffolk.sch.uk	www.wellshall.co.uk
Telephone	01787277222	01787374055	01787373489
SEN provision	None reported	None reported	None reported
Profile	View profile	View profile	View profile

Belchamp St Paul Church of England Primary School

CO10 7BP

Phase / Type: Primary • Academy converter
Location: Sudbury
Suffolk
CO10 7BP
Ofsted: 2 17 Mar 2024
Pupils: ≈ 50 🔒 Exact value
FSM %: 5–10% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA: The Diocese of Chelmsford Vine Schools Trust
Website: www.belchampstpaulschool.co.uk
Telephone: 01787277222

Great Waldingfield Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School

CO10 0RR

Phase / Type: Primary • Voluntary controlled school
Location: Sudbury
Suffolk
CO10 0RR
Ofsted: 2 26 May 2022
Pupils: ≈ 200 🔒 Exact value
FSM %: 15–20% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA: Suffolk (935)
Website: www.greatwaldingfield.suffolk.sch.uk
Telephone: 01787374055

Wells Hall Primary School

CO10 0NH

Phase / Type: Primary • Academy sponsor led
Location: Sudbury
Suffolk
CO10 0NH
Ofsted: 2 12 Oct 2021
Pupils: ≈ 500 🔒 Exact value
FSM %: 15–20% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA: UNITY SCHOOLS PARTNERSHIP
Website: www.wellshall.co.uk
Telephone: 01787373489

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How are these comparisons built?

We line up public school data side-by-side. Ofsted “headline” judgement is shown with the publication date when available. Exact pupil counts and precise FSM% are available to Pro users; everyone sees rounded values.

What if a school has a recent ungraded visit?

Ungraded visits (Section 8) check whether the previous graded judgement still stands, but do not replace it. We keep the latest graded judgement as the headline until a new graded inspection is published.

Why can’t I see exact numbers?

To keep the service sustainable, we show approximate pupils and bucketed FSM% to free users. Upgrade to AllSchools Pro to unlock precise figures and exports.

How should I choose a school?

Start with the most recent graded Ofsted judgement, then check whether it aligns with your child’s needs. Look at distance and travel, typical class sizes (roll vs capacity), and the school’s admissions policy. Speak to the school, arrange a visit, and ask about pastoral support and enrichment.

What should I look for when comparing schools?

Compare headline Ofsted and publication dates for recency; check FSM% and local context; scan capacity utilisation (under, near, or over capacity); and review trust/local authority for governance. If available, read the official Ofsted report for curriculum and safeguarding detail.