Rattlesden Church of England Primary Academy

Rattlesden Church of England Primary Academy is a single-form entry primary school located at IP30 0SE in the picturesque village of Rattlesden, Suffolk, England. The institution is part of the Diocese of St. Edmundsbury & Ipswich and upholds the values and principles of the Church of England. Key facts about the school include:

• Established in 1846, Rattlesden C of E Primary Academy is the fourth oldest C of E school in Suffolk.
• It caters to children aged 4 to 11 years and serves the local community, with 110 pupils consisting of 8 Reception children, 22 Year 1, 24 Year 2, 22 Year 3, 18 Year 4, 12 Year 5, and 4 Year 6 students.
• The school consistently maintains a high academic standard, with 85% of its pupils achieving the expected end-of-year outcome in both numeracy and literacy.
• Rattlesden enjoys a green and eco-friendly approach, maintaining four village ponds, a nature area, and an allotment, and integrating nature-inspired learning lessons.
• The school has a 52-space car park on site, and a separate pedestrian and cycle access point to ensure pupils' safe arrival and departure.
• Beyond academics, Rattlesden C of E Primary Academy promotes community coherence and social well-being, with the vision of nurturing 'inquisitive minds, caring hearts, and bold spirits'.
• The school is under the leadership of Head Teacher Catherine Maunder, who joined in March 2021.

Rattlesden church school is committed to providing a supportive, inclusive learning environment for every child, and aims to foster growth in them both academically and personally.