The short version
Average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2014).
- SATs results are broadly in line with the national average, with 63% meeting the expected standard
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2014
- This is a Church of England school, so faith criteria may apply to admissions
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
63%
+1.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
8%
0.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
-1.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
+1.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 12 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, 20 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 10 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 43 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Voluntary aided school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4–11
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Church of England
Numbers
- Pupils
- 414
- Capacity
- 99%
- FSM
- 23.9%
Governance
- Local authority
- Suffolk
- Head
- Revd Jo Gunn (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
7 official reports linked on this page, including 6 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Short inspection
November 2018 | Short Inspection
Full inspection: Good
October 2014 | Full Inspection
Interim assessment
January 2013 | Interim assessment Interim assessment
Full inspection: Good
June 2010 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
November 2006 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
March 2001 | Full Inspection
Location
Bolton Lane, Ipswich, Suffolk, IP4 2BT
Town setting
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Questions parents ask
What is St Margaret's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School, Ipswich's Ofsted rating?
St Margaret's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School, Ipswich was rated Good at its most recent inspection in May 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend St Margaret's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School, Ipswich?
St Margaret's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School, Ipswich currently has 414 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does St Margaret's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School, Ipswich take?
St Margaret's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School, Ipswich caters for pupils aged 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is St Margaret's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School, Ipswich?
St Margaret's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School, Ipswich is in Ipswich, IP4 2BT, in the Suffolk local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does St Margaret's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School, Ipswich have a sixth form?
No, St Margaret's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School, Ipswich does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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