The short version
Below-average SATs results. 81% capacity. Rated Requires Improvement by Ofsted (2023).
- SATs results are below the national average, with 33% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Requires Improvement by Ofsted in 2023
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
33%
-29.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
0%
-8.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
102
-4.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
101
-4.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
101
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 9 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
14% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
2% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 11 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 7 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 8 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 57
- Capacity
- 81%
- FSM
- 17.9%
Governance
- Local authority
- Suffolk
- Head
- Mrs Hannah Evans (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
8 official reports linked on this page, including 7 earlier reports.
Previous reports
School inspection: Requires Improvement
March 2023 | School Inspection
Short inspection
November 2017 | Short Inspection
Full inspection: Good
September 2013 | Full Inspection
Interim assessment
January 2012 | Interim assessment Interim assessment
Full inspection: Good
October 2008 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
October 2005 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
November 2000 | Full Inspection
Location
Chapel Road, Ipswich, IP6 9NT
Rural setting
Questions parents ask
What is Otley Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Otley Primary School was rated Requires Improvement at its most recent inspection in June 2025. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Otley Primary School?
Otley Primary School currently has 57 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Otley Primary School take?
Otley Primary School caters for pupils aged 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Otley Primary School?
Otley Primary School is in Ipswich, IP6 9NT, in the Suffolk local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Otley Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Otley Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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