The short version
Below-average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2022).
- SATs results are below the national average, with 23% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2022
- The school is at capacity (95% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
23%
-39.0pp 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)
100
-5.0 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.
25% 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, 19 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 8 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 36 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 299
- Capacity
- 95%
- FSM
- 31.4%
Governance
- Local authority
- Suffolk
- Head
- Mrs Olga Hopper (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
7 official reports linked on this page, including 6 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Full inspection: Good
November 2016 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
September 2014 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
July 2014 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
February 2011 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
June 2008 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
December 2003 | Full Inspection
Location
Pauls Road, Ipswich, Suffolk, IP2 0AN
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmHandford Hall Primary School
Primary · 678m away
Westbridge Academy
Academy · 858m away
West Lodge School
Independent · 1.0km away
St Matthew's Church of England Primary School, Ipswich
Primary · 1.1km away
Stone Lodge Academy
Academy · 1.1km away
Beacon Hill School
Special school · 1.1km away
The Oaks Primary School
Primary · 1.1km away
Springfield Infant School and Nursery
Primary · 1.2km away
Questions parents ask
What is Ranelagh Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Ranelagh Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in May 2022. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Ranelagh Primary School?
Ranelagh Primary School currently has 299 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Ranelagh Primary School take?
Ranelagh Primary School caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Ranelagh Primary School?
Ranelagh Primary School is in Ipswich, IP2 0AN, in the Suffolk local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Ranelagh Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Ranelagh Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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