Best primary schools in Stowmarket (2026)
Stowmarket has 6 ranked primary schools with published results. The top-ranked is Trinity Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School, in the top 14% in England. The average reading, writing & maths here in 2025 was 63%, against 62% for England. 0 are in England's top 10%, and 0 are rated Outstanding by Ofsted.
| Rank | School | Reading, writing & maths (2023–2025 average) | Reading, writing & maths 2025 | Trend | Higher standard | Ofsted |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1 Top 14% in England |
Trinity Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School Stowmarket · Church of England |
77% | 80% | 15% | No rating | |
2 Top 37% in England |
Abbot's Hall Community Primary School Stowmarket |
65% | 63% | 14% | No rating | |
3 Top 38% in England |
Cedars Park Community Primary School Stowmarket |
66% | 72% | 5% | Good | |
4 Bottom 42% in England |
Wood Ley Community Primary School Stowmarket |
58% | 49% | 9% | Report card | |
5 Bottom 42% in England |
Chilton Community Primary School Stowmarket |
60% | 68% | 0% | No rating | |
6 Bottom 18% in England |
Combs Ford Primary School Stowmarket |
49% | 47% | 3% | Not judged |
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What is the best primary school in Stowmarket?
On exam results over the last three years, Trinity Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School is the top-ranked primary school in Stowmarket, in the top 14% of schools in England.
How are the schools ranked?
By published Department for Education exam results averaged over three years: for secondary schools, Attainment 8 plus a quarter of the share getting grade 5+ in English and maths; for primary schools, the share reaching the expected standard in reading, writing and maths plus half the share reaching the higher standard. The order uses the three-year average, so a school can rank above one with a higher single-year result. Schools with fewer than 10 pupils taking the tests are not ranked. Exam results are only part of the picture: visit, read the Ofsted report and check admissions rules, as living nearby does not guarantee a place.