The short version
Below-average SATs results. Rated Requires Improvement by Ofsted (2023).
- SATs results are below the national average, with 32% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Requires Improvement by Ofsted in 2023
- The school has significant spare capacity
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
32%
-30.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
2%
-6.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
101
-5.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
99
-6.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
100
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 16 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
21% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
6% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 20 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 9 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 28 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 240
- Capacity
- 66%
- FSM
- 39.6%
Governance
- Local authority
- Suffolk
- Trust
- SAPIENTIA EDUCATION TRUST
- Head
- Mr Leon Hall (Executive Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Requires Improvement
2 official reports linked on this page, including 1 earlier report.
Previous reports
Location
Maidstone Road, Felixstowe, Suffolk, IP11 9ED
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmCauston Junior School
Primary · Very close
Felixstowe School
Secondary · Very close
SET Maidstone
Primary · 377m away
Grange Community Primary School
Primary · 898m away
Fairfield Infant School
Primary · 1.2km away
Trimley St Mary Primary School
Primary · 1.3km away
Colneis Junior School
Primary · 1.7km away
Langer Primary Academy
Primary · 2.0km away
Questions parents ask
What is Felix Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Felix Primary School was rated Requires Improvement at its most recent inspection in October 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Felix Primary School?
Felix Primary School currently has 240 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Felix Primary School take?
Felix Primary School caters for pupils aged 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Felix Primary School?
Felix Primary School is in Felixstowe, IP11 9ED, in the Suffolk local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Felix Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Felix Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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