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Bentley Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School Catchment Area

Reviewed by the catchment.school editorial team · Last updated 15 March 2026

Bentley Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School is a voluntary controlled primary school in Ipswich, Suffolk , serving pupils aged 5–11, with 44 pupils, and a capacity of 56 places. Find catchment area guidance, admissions policy details and nearby primary schools below.

5–11

Age range

44

Pupils

56

Capacity

79%

Fill rate

Good

Ofsted 2015

Bentley Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School Catchment Area Information

Admission to Bentley Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School is managed by Suffolk and typically includes both faith criteria and catchment area proximity. The weighting given to each criterion depends on the school's published oversubscription policy, which is reviewed annually.

The official admissions policy — including the catchment boundary map — is published by Suffolk before each admissions cycle. Always verify your address with the council before submitting an application, as boundaries can change year to year.

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Bentley Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School — School Information

Full address
Church Road, Bentley, Ipswich, IP9 2BT
Local authority
Suffolk
School type
Voluntary controlled school
Phase of education
Primary
Age range
5–11 years
Religious character
Church of England
Free school meals
22.7% of pupils
DfE URN
124754

Other Primary Schools in Ipswich

If Bentley Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School is oversubscribed, these primary schools in Ipswich are the next closest alternatives.

Frequently Asked Questions — Bentley Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School

Is Bentley Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School oversubscribed?

Bentley Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School has a capacity of 56 places and currently has 44 pupils enrolled. For the most up-to-date data, check with Suffolk.

What is the admissions policy for Bentley Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School?

Bentley Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School uses both faith criteria and catchment area proximity in its admissions policy. The weighting is reviewed annually and published by Suffolk before each admissions cycle.

What age range does Bentley Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School cover?

Bentley Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School is a primary school in Ipswich, Suffolk, serving pupils aged 5–11. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.

What is the Ofsted rating for Bentley Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School?

Bentley Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School was rated Good by Ofsted in 2015. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.