The short version
Above-average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Outstanding by Ofsted (2024).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 75% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Outstanding by Ofsted in 2024
- This is a Roman Catholic 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
75%
+13.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
25%
+17.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
109
+3.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
108
+3.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
108
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.
6% 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, 12 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 6 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 34 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4–11
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Roman Catholic
Numbers
- Pupils
- 212
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 11.8%
Governance
- Local authority
- Suffolk
- Trust
- OUR LADY OF WALSINGHAM CATHOLIC MULTI ACADEMY TRUST
- Head
- Mrs Joanne Berry, Mrs Josephine Measham & Mr Ross McGill (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Outstanding
3 official reports linked on this page, including 2 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Woodbridge Road, Ipswich, Suffolk, IP4 4EU
Town setting
Questions parents ask
What is St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Ipswich's Ofsted rating?
St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Ipswich was rated Outstanding at its most recent inspection in March 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Ipswich?
St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Ipswich currently has 212 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Ipswich take?
St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Ipswich caters for pupils aged 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Ipswich?
St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Ipswich is in Ipswich, IP4 4EU, in the Suffolk local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Ipswich have a sixth form?
No, St Mary's Catholic 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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