What did Ofsted judge Rougham Church of England Primary School's overall effectiveness to be?

Ofsted judged Rougham Church of England Primary School's overall effectiveness as Good at its inspection in May 2024, on Ofsted's own scale.

How many pupils attend Rougham Church of England Primary School?

Rougham Church of England Primary School has 196 pupils on roll.

What ages does Rougham Church of England Primary School take?

Rougham Church of England Primary School admits pupils aged 5 to 11.

Where is Rougham Church of England Primary School located?

Rougham Church of England Primary School is located in Bury St. Edmunds, IP30 9JJ, Suffolk.

How do I apply to Rougham Church of England Primary School?

Rougham Church of England Primary School is a state school. In England you apply through the council where you live, using its common application form, even if the school is in another council area. The national closing date for primary places is 15 January.

Does Rougham Church of England Primary School have a religious character?

Yes — Rougham Church of England Primary School has a religious character of Church of England. Faith criteria may apply to admissions; check the school's oversubscription policy for details.

How close do you need to live to get into Rougham Church of England Primary School?

On offer day for 2026-27 (Reception), the furthest place offered at Rougham Church of England Primary School was 2.43 miles from the school. That is the distance the last place reached in one year, not a boundary and not a guarantee — it moves with the number of applicants.

How are Reception places decided at Rougham Church of England Primary School?

When Rougham Church of England Primary School has more applications than places for 2027-28, they are offered in a published order of priority: 1. Children in care (looked after children) and previously looked after children — Children in care (looked after children) and children who were previously in care (children who were looked after, but ceased to be so because they were adopted or became subject to a child arrangements order or special guardianship order, immediately following having been in care, including those who appear to the Trust to have been in state care outside of England and ceased to be in state care as a result of being adopted); 2. Sibling — where the child has a sibling in the school or a sibling has already been offered a place at the school, and where the sibling will still be attending the school at the time of admission. Priority will be given, where necessary, to applications where there is the smallest age gap in calendar days between the child's date of birth and the date of birth of any sibling already attending the school, or who has been offered a place at the time of application. The term 'sibling' includes: natural, half, step, and adopted brothers and sisters; a child of the partner of the parent; and children who are fostered into the family. In all these cases, the child and their sibling will both be living at the same address (that is where the child is ordinarily resident) in a single family unit; 3. Children ordinarily resident in catchment area who live nearest to school — Children who are ordinarily resident in the catchment area who live nearest to the school. We will measure the distance by a straight line ('as the crow flies'). All straight line distances are calculated electronically by Suffolk County Council using data provided jointly by the Post Office and Ordnance Survey, and 2 further criteria. The school offers 30 places at this entry point. Tie-break: Distance tie-breaker: We will give priority to the applicants who live nearest to the school as measured by a straight line. In the unlikely event that two applicants competing for a single place at a school live the same distance from the school, the place will be offered to one applicant on the basis of lots drawn by the Schools' Administrator, supervised by a senior executive of The Tilian Partnership.

What is the largest ethnic background at Rougham Church of England Primary School?

According to the DfE School Census 2025-26, 90.3% of pupils at Rougham Church of England Primary School are recorded as White British. The full ethnic breakdown across all groups is available on the Pupils tab.

Rougham Church of England Primary School: Ofsted & Catchment

How close did you need to live?

2.43miles

was the furthest place offered on offer day for 2026-27 (Reception). That is how far the last place reached in ONE year — not a boundary, and not a guarantee. It moves with the number of applicants, so treat it as a guide rather than a line on a map.

Last distance offered at Rougham Church of England Primary School, year by year →

How places are decided at Rougham Church of England Primary School

When there are more applications than places for 2027-28 (Reception), places are offered in this order of priority. Meeting a higher criterion beats meeting a lower one.

1Children in care (looked after children) and previously looked after children — Children in care (looked after children) and children who were previously in care (children who were looked after, but ceased to be so because they were adopted or became subject to a child arrangements order or special guardianship order, immediately following having been in care, including those who appear to the Trust to have been in state care outside of England and ceased to be in state care as a result of being adopted).
2Sibling — where the child has a sibling in the school or a sibling has already been offered a place at the school, and where the sibling will still be attending the school at the time of admission. Priority will be given, where necessary, to applications where there is the smallest age gap in calendar days between the child's date of birth and the date of birth of any sibling already attending the school, or who has been offered a place at the time of application. The term 'sibling' includes: natural, half, step, and adopted brothers and sisters; a child of the partner of the parent; and children who are fostered into the family. In all these cases, the child and their sibling will both be living at the same address (that is where the child is ordinarily resident) in a single family unit.
3Children ordinarily resident in catchment area who live nearest to school — Children who are ordinarily resident in the catchment area who live nearest to the school. We will measure the distance by a straight line ('as the crow flies'). All straight line distances are calculated electronically by Suffolk County Council using data provided jointly by the Post Office and Ordnance Survey.
4Children outside catchment who attend a Christian Church (Orford CE Primary School only) — For admission to Orford Church of England Primary School only) children who live outside the school's catchment area and attend a Christian Church
5Children outside catchment who live nearest to school — Children who live outside the school's catchment area who live nearest to the school. We will measure the distance by a straight line ('as the crow flies') as set out in criterion 3) above.

If two applications tie: Distance tie-breaker: We will give priority to the applicants who live nearest to the school as measured by a straight line. In the unlikely event that two applicants competing for a single place at a school live the same distance from the school, the place will be offered to one applicant on the basis of lots drawn by the Schools' Administrator, supervised by a senior executive of The Tilian Partnership.

EHCP children must be admitted by law (stated before criteria). Multiple PANs listed for different schools (Bardwell 15, Bawdsey 15, Cavendish 15, Crawford's 15, Gislingham 15, Kersey 11, Old Newton 15, Orford 15, Palgrave 9, Ixworth 30, Rougham 30, Wilby 14). Sibling tie-breaker applies smallest age gap in calendar days. Twins/triplets/multiple births exemption from infant class size limits applies. Waiting list valid to 31 December 2027 (Reception only). Criterion 4 applies only to Orford CE Primary School.

Published by the admission authority. Meeting a criterion never guarantees a place — it sets the order places are offered in. Full detail, other entry points and previous years are on the Admissions tab.

Rougham Church of England Primary School: key facts

What did Ofsted judge Rougham Church of England Primary School's overall effectiveness to be?: Ofsted judged Rougham Church of England Primary School's overall effectiveness as Good at its inspection in May 2024, on Ofsted's own scale.
How many pupils attend Rougham Church of England Primary School?: Rougham Church of England Primary School has 196 pupils on roll.
What ages does Rougham Church of England Primary School take?: Rougham Church of England Primary School admits pupils aged 5 to 11.
Where is Rougham Church of England Primary School located?: Rougham Church of England Primary School is located in Bury St. Edmunds, IP30 9JJ, Suffolk.
How do I apply to Rougham Church of England Primary School?: Rougham Church of England Primary School is a state school. In England you apply through the council where you live, using its common application form, even if the school is in another council area. The national closing date for primary places is 15 January.
Does Rougham Church of England Primary School have a religious character?: Yes — Rougham Church of England Primary School has a religious character of Church of England. Faith criteria may apply to admissions; check the school's oversubscription policy for details.
How close do you need to live to get into Rougham Church of England Primary School?: On offer day for 2026-27 (Reception), the furthest place offered at Rougham Church of England Primary School was 2.43 miles from the school. That is the distance the last place reached in one year, not a boundary and not a guarantee — it moves with the number of applicants.
How are Reception places decided at Rougham Church of England Primary School?: When Rougham Church of England Primary School has more applications than places for 2027-28, they are offered in a published order of priority: 1. Children in care (looked after children) and previously looked after children — Children in care (looked after children) and children who were previously in care (children who were looked after, but ceased to be so because they were adopted or became subject to a child arrangements order or special guardianship order, immediately following having been in care, including those who appear to the Trust to have been in state care outside of England and ceased to be in state care as a result of being adopted); 2. Sibling — where the child has a sibling in the school or a sibling has already been offered a place at the school, and where the sibling will still be attending the school at the time of admission. Priority will be given, where necessary, to applications where there is the smallest age gap in calendar days between the child's date of birth and the date of birth of any sibling already attending the school, or who has been offered a place at the time of application. The term 'sibling' includes: natural, half, step, and adopted brothers and sisters; a child of the partner of the parent; and children who are fostered into the family. In all these cases, the child and their sibling will both be living at the same address (that is where the child is ordinarily resident) in a single family unit; 3. Children ordinarily resident in catchment area who live nearest to school — Children who are ordinarily resident in the catchment area who live nearest to the school. We will measure the distance by a straight line ('as the crow flies'). All straight line distances are calculated electronically by Suffolk County Council using data provided jointly by the Post Office and Ordnance Survey, and 2 further criteria. The school offers 30 places at this entry point. Tie-break: Distance tie-breaker: We will give priority to the applicants who live nearest to the school as measured by a straight line. In the unlikely event that two applicants competing for a single place at a school live the same distance from the school, the place will be offered to one applicant on the basis of lots drawn by the Schools' Administrator, supervised by a senior executive of The Tilian Partnership.
What is the largest ethnic background at Rougham Church of England Primary School?: According to the DfE School Census 2025-26, 90.3% of pupils at Rougham Church of England Primary School are recorded as White British. The full ethnic breakdown across all groups is available on the Pupils tab.

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Rougham Acorns And Woodlands Ltd

Nursery

Good

Feeder schools & nurseries

Children attending these settings are given priority in this school's admissions.

Orford Church of England Primary School and Nursery

Primary

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How close did you need to live?

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Last distance offered at Rougham Church of England Primary School, year by year →

How places are decided at Rougham Church of England Primary School

When there are more applications than places for 2027-28 (Reception), places are offered in this order of priority. Meeting a higher criterion beats meeting a lower one.

1Children in care (looked after children) and previously looked after children — Children in care (looked after children) and children who were previously in care (children who were looked after, but ceased to be so because they were adopted or became subject to a child arrangements order or special guardianship order, immediately following having been in care, including those who appear to the Trust to have been in state care outside of England and ceased to be in state care as a result of being adopted).
2Sibling — where the child has a sibling in the school or a sibling has already been offered a place at the school, and where the sibling will still be attending the school at the time of admission. Priority will be given, where necessary, to applications where there is the smallest age gap in calendar days between the child's date of birth and the date of birth of any sibling already attending the school, or who has been offered a place at the time of application. The term 'sibling' includes: natural, half, step, and adopted brothers and sisters; a child of the partner of the parent; and children who are fostered into the family. In all these cases, the child and their sibling will both be living at the same address (that is where the child is ordinarily resident) in a single family unit.
3Children ordinarily resident in catchment area who live nearest to school — Children who are ordinarily resident in the catchment area who live nearest to the school. We will measure the distance by a straight line ('as the crow flies'). All straight line distances are calculated electronically by Suffolk County Council using data provided jointly by the Post Office and Ordnance Survey.
4Children outside catchment who attend a Christian Church (Orford CE Primary School only) — For admission to Orford Church of England Primary School only) children who live outside the school's catchment area and attend a Christian Church
5Children outside catchment who live nearest to school — Children who live outside the school's catchment area who live nearest to the school. We will measure the distance by a straight line ('as the crow flies') as set out in criterion 3) above.

Rougham Church of England Primary School: key facts

What did Ofsted judge Rougham Church of England Primary School's overall effectiveness to be?: Ofsted judged Rougham Church of England Primary School's overall effectiveness as Good at its inspection in May 2024, on Ofsted's own scale.
How many pupils attend Rougham Church of England Primary School?: Rougham Church of England Primary School has 196 pupils on roll.
What ages does Rougham Church of England Primary School take?: Rougham Church of England Primary School admits pupils aged 5 to 11.
Where is Rougham Church of England Primary School located?: Rougham Church of England Primary School is located in Bury St. Edmunds, IP30 9JJ, Suffolk.
How do I apply to Rougham Church of England Primary School?: Rougham Church of England Primary School is a state school. In England you apply through the council where you live, using its common application form, even if the school is in another council area. The national closing date for primary places is 15 January.
Does Rougham Church of England Primary School have a religious character?: Yes — Rougham Church of England Primary School has a religious character of Church of England. Faith criteria may apply to admissions; check the school's oversubscription policy for details.
How close do you need to live to get into Rougham Church of England Primary School?: On offer day for 2026-27 (Reception), the furthest place offered at Rougham Church of England Primary School was 2.43 miles from the school. That is the distance the last place reached in one year, not a boundary and not a guarantee — it moves with the number of applicants.
How are Reception places decided at Rougham Church of England Primary School?: When Rougham Church of England Primary School has more applications than places for 2027-28, they are offered in a published order of priority: 1. Children in care (looked after children) and previously looked after children — Children in care (looked after children) and children who were previously in care (children who were looked after, but ceased to be so because they were adopted or became subject to a child arrangements order or special guardianship order, immediately following having been in care, including those who appear to the Trust to have been in state care outside of England and ceased to be in state care as a result of being adopted); 2. Sibling — where the child has a sibling in the school or a sibling has already been offered a place at the school, and where the sibling will still be attending the school at the time of admission. Priority will be given, where necessary, to applications where there is the smallest age gap in calendar days between the child's date of birth and the date of birth of any sibling already attending the school, or who has been offered a place at the time of application. The term 'sibling' includes: natural, half, step, and adopted brothers and sisters; a child of the partner of the parent; and children who are fostered into the family. In all these cases, the child and their sibling will both be living at the same address (that is where the child is ordinarily resident) in a single family unit; 3. Children ordinarily resident in catchment area who live nearest to school — Children who are ordinarily resident in the catchment area who live nearest to the school. We will measure the distance by a straight line ('as the crow flies'). All straight line distances are calculated electronically by Suffolk County Council using data provided jointly by the Post Office and Ordnance Survey, and 2 further criteria. The school offers 30 places at this entry point. Tie-break: Distance tie-breaker: We will give priority to the applicants who live nearest to the school as measured by a straight line. In the unlikely event that two applicants competing for a single place at a school live the same distance from the school, the place will be offered to one applicant on the basis of lots drawn by the Schools' Administrator, supervised by a senior executive of The Tilian Partnership.
What is the largest ethnic background at Rougham Church of England Primary School?: According to the DfE School Census 2025-26, 90.3% of pupils at Rougham Church of England Primary School are recorded as White British. The full ethnic breakdown across all groups is available on the Pupils tab.

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On-site nursery & childcare

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Rougham Acorns And Woodlands Ltd

Nursery

Good

Feeder schools & nurseries

Children attending these settings are given priority in this school's admissions.

Orford Church of England Primary School and Nursery

Primary

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