Gislingham Church of England Primary School

Gislingham Church of England Primary School is a vibrant and nurturing educational institution located in Gislingham, Suffolk, UK (postcode IP23 8HX). An integral part of Gislingham community, the school is in the Diocese of St. Edmundsbury and Ipswich. It offers high-quality education for pupils between the ages of 4 and 11, following the National Curriculum and the Church of England's Vision for Education, which emphasizes the promotion of spiritual, moral, social, cultural, mental, and physical development in all aspects of school life.

The school is a converter academy, meaning it has converted to academy status from a maintained school and is independent of direct local authority control. The comprehensive primary curriculum is supplemented with enriching extra-curricular activities, after-school clubs, and exciting school events.

Pastoral care is a priority, ensuring all pupils feel safe, secure, and valued, while developing a sense of community, compassion, and empathy. As a result, the school achieved a "Good" rating from Ofsted inspection in 2018, with the inspectorators stating it to be a community where everyone shares the responsibility of achieving the highest standards, fostering welcoming relationships and a strong culture of supporting and challenging one another.

Gislingham Church of England Primary School has a close relationship with the village's parish church, St. Margaret's, which plays an important role in school life. With a strong focus on the Christian ethos, the school promotes British values, preparing pupils for their future lives as confident, responsible, and active members of society.