Best Primary Schools in Suffolk 2026

Ranked by Ofsted rating, exam results, attendance, and class sizes. 253 schools across Suffolk. Updated with 2025–26 data.

Suffolk has 253 primary schools, of which 20 (8%) are rated Outstanding by Ofsted and a further 206 rated Good — 89% of primary schools in Suffolk are rated Good or Outstanding overall. Worlingworth Church of England primary school currently leads the local rankings on our composite SNM Score.

Application deadlines in Suffolk follow the national calendar: 31 October for Year 7 secondary entry and 15 January for Reception primary entry. Offers go out on 1 March and 16 April respectively.

253
Total schools
20
Outstanding
8%
Outstanding rate
59.5%
Avg KS2 SATs
35.8
Avg GCSE A8
All schools Primary Secondary
Rank School Ofsted SNM Score
🥇 Worlingworth Church of England primary school
Primary
 Outstanding 95 View school
🥈 Palgrave Church of England Primary School
Primary
 Good 90 View school
🥉 Moulton Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School
Primary
 Outstanding 89 View school
4. All Saints' Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School, Lawshall
Primary
 Outstanding 88 View school
5. St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Ipswich
Primary
 Outstanding 85 View school
6. Woods Loke Primary School
Primary
 Outstanding 85 View school
7. Exning Primary School
Primary
 Outstanding 85 View school
8. Birchwood Primary School
Primary
 Outstanding 84 View school
9. Red Oak Primary School
Primary
 Good 84 View school
10. Ringshall School
Primary
 Good 84 View school
11. St John's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School, Ipswich
Primary
 Good 84 View school
12. Sproughton Church of England Primary School
Primary
 Good 84 View school
13. Glemsford Primary Academy
Primary
 Good 83 View school
14. Kedington Primary Academy
Primary
 Good 82 View school
15. Nayland Primary School
Primary
 Good 82 View school
16. The Oaks Primary School
Primary
 Outstanding 81 View school
17. The Albert Pye Community Primary School
Primary
 Good 81 View school
18. Abbots Green Primary Academy
Primary
 Good 81 View school
19. Elm Tree Primary School
Primary
 Good 81 View school
20. Stratford St Mary Primary School
Primary
 Good 80 View school

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Frequently asked questions

How many primary schools are there in Suffolk?
There are 253 primary schools in Suffolk, of which 20 (8%) are rated Outstanding by Ofsted.
What are the best schools in Suffolk?
Based on our composite score combining Ofsted ratings, exam results, attendance and class sizes, the top school in Suffolk is Worlingworth Church of England primary school. See the full ranked list above.
How do I apply for a school place in Suffolk?
Primary and secondary school applications in Suffolk are managed by the Local Authority. Applications for secondary places typically open in September for the following academic year. Visit the Suffolk council website for application forms and deadlines.
What is the average Ofsted rating in Suffolk?
8% of primary schools in Suffolk are rated Outstanding and 81% are rated Good. 70.2% are rated Good or Outstanding.

Data sourced from Ofsted, Department for Education, and ISI. School rankings reflect the Schools Near Me composite score combining Ofsted ratings, exam results, attendance, and pupil-teacher ratios. Last updated April 2026.