The short version
Above-average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Outstanding by Ofsted (2016).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 73% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Outstanding by Ofsted in 2016
- The school is at capacity (98% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
73%
+11.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
17%
+9.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
108
+2.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
107
+2.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
107
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 6 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
6% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 23 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 13 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 16 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 206
- Capacity
- 98%
- FSM
- 8.7%
Governance
- Local authority
- Suffolk
- Head
- Mrs Philippa Wake (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
7 official reports linked on this page, including 6 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Full inspection: Outstanding
October 2016 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
September 2011 | Full Inspection
Curriculum and development visit
November 2010 | Curriculum and development visit Curriculum and development visit
Full inspection: Good
September 2008 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Satisfactory
November 2005 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
May 2000 | Full Inspection
Location
Valiant Road, Martlesham Heath, Ipswich, Suffolk, IP5 3SP
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmQuestions parents ask
What is Birchwood Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Birchwood Primary School was rated Outstanding at its most recent inspection in December 2022. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Birchwood Primary School?
Birchwood Primary School currently has 206 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Birchwood Primary School take?
Birchwood Primary School caters for pupils aged 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Birchwood Primary School?
Birchwood Primary School is in Ipswich, IP5 3SP, in the Suffolk local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Birchwood Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Birchwood Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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