St Mary's Church of England Primary School, Hadleigh

About St Mary's Church of England Primary School, Hadleigh

St Mary's Church of England Primary School is a friendly and caring school that strives to provide the best possible education for its children. It is a Christian school with a clear vision that guides all it does, based on its unconditional love for all members of its community. The school has a strong offer of pastoral support to meet the personal needs of all its children.

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Key Facts

Head/Principal Matt Vale-Smith

Rating Breakdown

Based on published reviews

Safety & Security 5.0

Teaching Quality 4.5

Communication 4.5

Student Wellbeing 5.0

Facilities 5.0

Parent Survey

Official Ofsted Parent View data • 23 responses • 16.2% response rate

View on Ofsted

My child is happy at this school

87% positive 13% negative

My child feels safe at this school

82.6% positive 17.4% negative

The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved

73.9% positive 26.1% negative

The school has high expectations for my child

65.2% positive 26.1% negative

My child does well at this school

87% positive 13.1% negative

I would recommend this school to another parent

Data from Ofsted Parent View as of September 2025. Based on 23 parent responses to the official Ofsted survey.

School Workforce

Teacher and staff information • 2024-2025

Note: These figures are estimated based on national averages. Actual school-level data not yet available.

22.0:1

Pupil-Teacher Ratio

Good

6.5

Teachers (FTE)

Estimated workforce data based on GIAS enrollment and national average ratios. Academic year 2024-2025.

Primary School Results (Key Stage 2)

Exam performance data • 2023-2024

29.0%

Reading, Writing & Maths

Meeting expected standard

Data from DfE Performance Tables for academic year 2023-2024. Published January 2024. View full performance tables

Reviews 3

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Emily B

Parent Sep 1, 2023

5.0

"A Wonderful School"

I've been thoroughly impressed with the care and education my child has received at St Mary's. The school's values of kindness and respect are evident in everything they do, and the staff are always approachable and supportive. My child loves attending the school and I feel confident that they are in good hands.

Safety & Wellbeing 5/5

Teaching & Learning 4/5

Communication 4/5

Mental & Emotional Wellbeing 5/5

Facilities 5/5

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Samantha W

Parent Mar 20, 2023

4.0

"Some Good, Some Areas for Improvement"

We've been pleased with the progress our child has made at St Mary's, and the staff are generally friendly and helpful. However, we've had some issues with communication and our child's special needs have not always been fully met. With a bit more attention to detail, the school could be even better.

Safety & Wellbeing 3/5

Teaching & Learning 4/5

Communication 3/5

Mental & Emotional Wellbeing 4/5

Facilities 3/5

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Mark T

Parent Jun 15, 2022

5.0

"Exceptional Education and Care"

Our time at St Mary's was truly unforgettable. The school's commitment to pastoral care and academic excellence is second to none. From the nursery to Year 6, our children received an outstanding education and developed into confident and compassionate individuals. We have nothing but praise for the school and its community.

Safety & Wellbeing 5/5

Teaching & Learning 5/5

Communication 5/5

Mental & Emotional Wellbeing 5/5

Facilities 5/5

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