The short version
Average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2022).
- SATs results are broadly in line with the national average, with 57% meeting the expected standard
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2022
- The school is at capacity (97% full)
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
3%
-5.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
-1.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
104
-1.0 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, 19 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 12 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 42 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 503
- Capacity
- 97%
- FSM
- 17%
Governance
- Local authority
- Suffolk
- Trust
- PENROSE LEARNING TRUST
- Head
- Mrs Donna O'Connor (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
2 official reports linked on this page, including 1 earlier report.
Previous reports
Location
Lancaster Way, Claydon, Ipswich, IP6 0DX
Rural setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmQuestions parents ask
What is Claydon Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Claydon Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in October 2022. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Claydon Primary School?
Claydon Primary School currently has 503 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Claydon Primary School take?
Claydon Primary School caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Claydon Primary School?
Claydon Primary School is in Ipswich, IP6 0DX, in the Suffolk local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Claydon Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Claydon Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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