The short version
Average SATs results. 79% capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2024).
- SATs results are broadly in line with the national average, with 57% meeting the expected standard
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2024
- 37% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, above the national average
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
57%
-5.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
6%
-2.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
104
-2.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
102
-3.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
102
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 11 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
15% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 16 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 9 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 33 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 7–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 286
- Capacity
- 79%
- FSM
- 37.4%
Governance
- Local authority
- Suffolk
- Trust
- ASSET EDUCATION
- Head
- Mrs Jennifer Smith (Principal)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
5 official reports linked on this page, including 4 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Dryden Road, Ipswich, Suffolk, IP1 6QD
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmCastle Hill Infant School
Primary · Very close
Dale Hall Community Primary School
Primary · 637m away
St Pancras Catholic Primary School
Primary · 655m away
Highfield Nursery School
Nursery · 810m away
The Beeches Community Primary School
Primary · 825m away
Thomas Wolsey School
Special school · 992m away
Thomas Wolsey Ormiston Academy
Academy · 992m away
Westbourne Academy
Secondary · 1.5km away
Questions parents ask
What is Castle Hill Junior School's Ofsted rating?
Castle Hill Junior School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in March 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Castle Hill Junior School?
Castle Hill Junior School currently has 286 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Castle Hill Junior School take?
Castle Hill Junior School caters for pupils aged 7 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Castle Hill Junior School?
Castle Hill Junior School is in Ipswich, IP1 6QD, in the Suffolk local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Castle Hill Junior School have a sixth form?
No, Castle Hill Junior School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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