Best Primary Schools in Ipswich
83 primary schools found
Key Facts
- In Ipswich, 83 primary schools, accounting for 43.2% of all schools, provide education to a total of 20,761 pupils.
- Of the 55 inspected primary schools in Ipswich, 89.1% are rated Good or Outstanding, with 4 Outstanding and 45 Good ratings achieved.
- Primary schools in Ipswich have a pupil-teacher ratio of 20.94, with 21.9% of pupils eligible for free school meals and 13.7% having special educational needs.
- In Ipswich primary schools, 55.3% of pupils meet the expected standard at KS2, with a persistent absence rate of 16.3% and £7,397 spent per pupil.
Ipswich School
Ipswich, IP1 3SG
Independent · Primary · Ages 0–18
KS2 Expected–
Absence–
Pupils1,132
P/T Ratio–
Old Buckenham Hall School
Ipswich, IP7 7PH
Independent · Primary · Ages 2–13
KS2 Expected–
Absence–
Pupils190
P/T Ratio–
Orwell Park School
Ipswich, IP10 0ER
Independent · Primary · Ages 2–14
KS2 Expected–
Absence–
Pupils210
P/T Ratio–
RH
Royal Hospital School
Ipswich, IP9 2RX
Independent · Primary · Ages 11–18
KS2 Expected–
Absence–
Pupils545
P/T Ratio–
St Joseph's College
Ipswich, IP2 9DR
Independent · Primary · Ages 2–19
KS2 Expected–
Absence–
Pupils577
P/T Ratio–
St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Ipswich
Ofsted
Outstanding
Ipswich, IP4 4EU
Academy · Primary · Ages 4–11
KS2 Expected61%
Absence4.1%
Pupils212
P/T Ratio11.6
SC
Sproughton Church of England Primary School
Ipswich, IP8 3BB
Academy · Primary · Ages 4–11
KS2 Expected63%
Absence4.1%
Pupils101
P/T Ratio19.1
Chelmondiston Church of England Primary School
Ofsted
Good
Ipswich, IP9 1DT
Academy · Primary · Ages 4–11
KS2 Expected75%
Absence3.8%
Pupils124
P/T Ratio16.6
Handford Hall Primary School
Ofsted
Good
Ipswich, IP1 2LQ
Academy · Primary · Ages 4–11
KS2 Expected72%
Absence7.7%
Pupils358
P/T Ratio19.1
AC
Acorn Cottage The Lodge
Ipswich, IP7 6NY
Independent · Primary · Ages 11–16 · Girls
KS2 Expected–
Absence–
Pupils3
P/T Ratio–
New Skill Centre
Ipswich, IP3 9QR
Independent · Primary · Ages 11–19
KS2 Expected–
Absence–
Pupils60
P/T Ratio–
Heath Primary School, Kesgrave
Ofsted
Good
Ipswich, IP5 1JG
State · Primary · Ages 3–11
KS2 Expected64%
Absence5.2%
Pupils537
P/T Ratio21.5
Sir Bobby Robson School
Ofsted
Good
Ipswich, IP3 9FA
Primary · Ages 8–16
KS2 Expected0%
Absence22.0%
Pupils66
P/T Ratio7.3
St Matthew's Church of England Primary School, Ipswich
Ofsted
Good
Ipswich, IP1 2AX
Academy · Primary · Ages 4–11
KS2 Expected55%
Absence10.1%
Pupils404
P/T Ratio20.2
Cliff Lane Primary School
Ofsted
Good
Ipswich, IP3 0PJ
Academy · Primary · Ages 3–11
KS2 Expected64%
Absence6.2%
Pupils454
P/T Ratio22.6
Hintlesham and Chattisham Church of England Primary School
Ofsted
Good
Ipswich, IP8 3NH
Academy · Primary · Ages 5–11
KS2 Expected64%
Absence4.2%
Pupils74
P/T Ratio13.1
PA
Parkside Academy
Ofsted
Good
Ipswich, IP4 5ND
Academy · Primary · Ages 11–16
KS2 Expected–
Absence–
Pupils4
P/T Ratio2.3
BP
Britannia Primary School and Nursery
Ofsted
Good
Ipswich, IP4 5HE
Academy · Primary · Ages 4–11
KS2 Expected61%
Absence5.4%
Pupils648
P/T Ratio25.6
Frequently Asked Questions
There are 83 primary schools in Ipswich, including state-funded, academies, and independent schools.
Area Benchmarks
| Metric | Ipswich | England |
|---|---|---|
| School QualityGood or Outstanding (Ofsted) | 89% | 90% |
| Primary ResultsKS2 Expected Standard | 55% | 61% |
| AttendancePersistent Absence | 16% | 20% |
| ResourcesPupil-Teacher Ratio | 20.9:1 | 18.1:1 |
| Spending per Pupil | £7,397 | £7,460 |
About This Data
- •School information is sourced from Get Information About Schools (GIAS), the official UK government register maintained by the Department for Education.
- •Inspection ratings are from Ofsted (state schools) and ISI (independent schools).
- •Performance data includes Key Stage 2, GCSE, and A-Level results from the Department for Education.