The short version
Average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2019).
- SATs results are broadly in line with the national average, with 60% meeting the expected standard
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2019
- The school is at capacity (108% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
60%
-2.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
12%
+4.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
103
-3.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
102
-3.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
101
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 13 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
18% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
1% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 23 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 11 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 35 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 407
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 46.9%
Governance
- Local authority
- Suffolk
- Trust
- PARADIGM TRUST
- Head
- Mrs Claire Willis
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
2 official reports linked on this page, including 1 earlier report.
Previous reports
Location
Nacton Road, Ipswich, Suffolk, IP3 9JL
Town setting
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Piper's Vale Primary - A Paradigm Academy
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Morland Church of England Primary School
Primary · 1.4km away
Copleston High School
Secondary · 1.5km away
Ravenswood Community Primary School
Primary · 1.6km away
Questions parents ask
What is Murrayfield Primary - A Paradigm Academy's Ofsted rating?
Murrayfield Primary - A Paradigm Academy was rated Good at its most recent inspection in January 2025. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Murrayfield Primary - A Paradigm Academy?
Murrayfield Primary - A Paradigm Academy currently has 407 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Murrayfield Primary - A Paradigm Academy take?
Murrayfield Primary - A Paradigm Academy caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Murrayfield Primary - A Paradigm Academy?
Murrayfield Primary - A Paradigm Academy is in Ipswich, IP3 9JL, in the Suffolk local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Murrayfield Primary - A Paradigm Academy have a sixth form?
No, Murrayfield Primary - A Paradigm Academy does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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