The short version
Below-average SATs results.
- SATs results are below the national average, with 38% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- This is a Church of England school, so faith criteria may apply to admissions
- The school has significant spare capacity
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
38%
-24.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
15%
+7.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
-1.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
100
-5.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
103
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.
10% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 13 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 8 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 7 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4–11
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Church of England
Numbers
- Pupils
- 57
- Capacity
- 63%
- FSM
- 28.1%
Governance
- Local authority
- Suffolk
- Trust
- ST EDMUNDSBURY AND IPSWICH DIOCESAN MULTI-ACADEMY TRUST
- Head
- Miss Leigh Hilton (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
2 official reports linked on this page, including 1 earlier report.
Location
The Street, Elmsett, Ipswich, Suffolk, IP7 6PA
Rural setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmQuestions parents ask
How many pupils attend Elmsett Church of England Primary School?
Elmsett Church of England Primary School currently has 57 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Elmsett Church of England Primary School take?
Elmsett Church of England Primary School caters for pupils aged 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Elmsett Church of England Primary School?
Elmsett Church of England Primary School is in Ipswich, IP7 6PA, in the Suffolk local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Elmsett Church of England Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Elmsett Church of England Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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