The short version
Above-average SATs results. 82% capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2023).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 72% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2023
- 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
72%
+10.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
3%
-5.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
0.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
104
-1.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
107
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 10 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
18% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
4% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 22 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 10 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 17 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 5–11
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Roman Catholic
Numbers
- Pupils
- 172
- Capacity
- 82%
- FSM
- 24.4%
Governance
- Local authority
- Suffolk
- Trust
- OUR LADY OF WALSINGHAM CATHOLIC MULTI ACADEMY TRUST
- Head
- Mr Ross McGill (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
2 official reports linked on this page, including 1 earlier report.
Previous reports
Location
Stratford Road, Ipswich, Suffolk, IP1 6EF
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmThe Beeches Community Primary School
Primary · Very close
Highfield Nursery School
Nursery · 407m away
Thomas Wolsey School
Special school · 462m away
Thomas Wolsey Ormiston Academy
Academy · 462m away
Castle Hill Junior School
Primary · 655m away
Castle Hill Infant School
Primary · 655m away
Westbourne Academy
Secondary · 923m away
Whitehouse Community Primary School
Primary · 943m away
Questions parents ask
What is St Pancras Catholic Primary School's Ofsted rating?
St Pancras Catholic Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in September 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend St Pancras Catholic Primary School?
St Pancras Catholic Primary School currently has 172 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does St Pancras Catholic Primary School take?
St Pancras Catholic Primary School caters for pupils aged 5 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is St Pancras Catholic Primary School?
St Pancras Catholic Primary School is in Ipswich, IP1 6EF, in the Suffolk local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does St Pancras Catholic Primary School have a sixth form?
No, St Pancras Catholic Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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