The short version
Below-average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2017).
- SATs results are below the national average, with 51% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2017
- The school is at capacity (99% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
51%
-11.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
2%
-6.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
104
-2.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
103
-2.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
103
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.
9% 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, 24 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 10 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 64 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 652
- Capacity
- 99%
- FSM
- 16.7%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Suffolk
- Trust
- THE ACTIVE LEARNING TRUST LIMITED
- Head
- Mr Graham Almond
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
2 official reports linked on this page, including 1 earlier report.
Previous reports
Location
Sidegate Lane, Ipswich, Suffolk, IP4 4JD
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmSt John's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School, Ipswich
Primary · 406m away
Northgate High School
Secondary · 666m away
Woodbridge Road Academy
Free school · Grammar · 773m away
Rushmere Hall Primary School
Primary · 804m away
Parkside Academy
Academy · 845m away
St Christopher's Academy
Academy · 976m away
Clifford Road Primary School & Nursery
Primary · 1.2km away
St Alban's Catholic High School
Secondary · 1.4km away
Questions parents ask
Is Sidegate Primary School a selective school?
No. Sidegate Primary School is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is Sidegate Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Sidegate Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in October 2022. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Sidegate Primary School?
Sidegate Primary School currently has 652 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Sidegate Primary School take?
Sidegate Primary School caters for pupils aged 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Sidegate Primary School?
Sidegate Primary School is in Ipswich, IP4 4JD, in the Suffolk local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Sidegate Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Sidegate Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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