The short version
Average SATs results. 88% capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2020).
- SATs results are broadly in line with the national average, with 63% meeting the expected standard
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2020
- This is a Church of England school, so faith criteria may apply to admissions
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
63%
+1.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
5%
-3.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
0.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
102
-3.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
104
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 8 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
7% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 21 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 14 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 20 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Voluntary controlled school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–11
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Church of England
Numbers
- Pupils
- 276
- Capacity
- 88%
- FSM
- 12.8%
Governance
- Local authority
- Suffolk
- Head
- Mr Andrew Frolish (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
10 official reports linked on this page, including 9 earlier reports.
Previous reports
School inspection: Good
March 2020 | School Inspection
Short inspection
March 2019 | Short Inspection
Full inspection: Good
July 2015 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
December 2013 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
September 2013 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Satisfactory
September 2011 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
November 2008 | Full Inspection
Curriculum and development visit
September 2006 | Curriculum and development visit Curriculum and development visit
Full inspection
April 2005 | Full Inspection
Location
The Street, Capel St Mary, Ipswich, Suffolk, IP9 2EG
Rural setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmQuestions parents ask
What is Capel St Mary Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Capel St Mary Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in May 2025. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Capel St Mary Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School?
Capel St Mary Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School currently has 276 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Capel St Mary Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School take?
Capel St Mary Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Capel St Mary Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School?
Capel St Mary Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School is in Ipswich, IP9 2EG, in the Suffolk local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Capel St Mary Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Capel St Mary Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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