The short version
Average SATs results. Nearly full.
- SATs results are broadly in line with the national average, with 59% meeting the expected standard
- The school is nearly full at 94% capacity
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
59%
-3.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
4%
-4.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
0.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
102
-3.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
103
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 8 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
7% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 23 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 12 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 44 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 535
- Capacity
- 94%
- FSM
- 14.7%
Governance
- Local authority
- Suffolk
- Trust
- EKO TRUST
- Head
- Mr Paul Fykin (Headteacher)
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
Lanark Road, Rushmere Hall Primary School, Ipswich, Suffolk, IP4 3EJ
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmSt Christopher's Academy
Academy · Very close
Northgate High School
Secondary · 555m away
Sidegate Primary School
Primary · 933m away
St John's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School, Ipswich
Primary · 943m away
St Alban's Catholic High School
Secondary · 1.2km away
Parkside Academy
Academy · 1.3km away
Woodbridge Road Academy
Free school · Grammar · 1.6km away
Copleston High School
Secondary · 1.9km away
Questions parents ask
How many pupils attend Rushmere Hall Primary School?
Rushmere Hall Primary School currently has 535 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Rushmere Hall Primary School take?
Rushmere Hall Primary School caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Rushmere Hall Primary School?
Rushmere Hall Primary School is in Ipswich, IP4 3EJ, in the Suffolk local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Rushmere Hall Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Rushmere Hall Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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