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Long Melford Church of England Primary School Catchment Area

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

Long Melford Church of England Primary School is a academy sponsor led primary school in Sudbury, Suffolk , serving pupils aged 3–11, with 219 pupils, and a capacity of 210 places. The school is currently at or above capacity, making catchment area proximity important for admissions.

3–11

Age range

219

Pupils

210

Capacity

104%

Fill rate

Good

Ofsted 2019

Long Melford Church of England Primary School Catchment Area Information

Admission to Long Melford Church of England 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.

Currently oversubscribed: 219 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 210 places. Living within the catchment area is especially important for this school.

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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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Long Melford Church of England Primary School — School Information

Full address
Cordell Road, Long Melford, Sudbury, CO10 9ED
Local authority
Suffolk
School type
Academy sponsor led
Phase of education
Primary
Age range
3–11 years
Religious character
Church of England
Free school meals
21% of pupils
DfE URN
143147

Other Primary Schools in Sudbury

If Long Melford Church of England Primary School is oversubscribed, these primary schools in Sudbury are the next closest alternatives.

Frequently Asked Questions — Long Melford Church of England Primary School

Is Long Melford Church of England Primary School oversubscribed?

Yes — Long Melford Church of England Primary School currently has 219 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 210 places. Catchment area proximity is an important admissions criterion when applying.

What is the admissions policy for Long Melford Church of England Primary School?

Long Melford Church of England 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 Long Melford Church of England Primary School cover?

Long Melford Church of England Primary School is a primary school in Sudbury, Suffolk, serving pupils aged 3–11. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.

What is the Ofsted rating for Long Melford Church of England Primary School?

Long Melford Church of England Primary School was rated Good by Ofsted in 2019. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.