The short version
Above-average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Outstanding by Ofsted (2018).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 67% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Outstanding by Ofsted in 2018
- The school is at capacity (104% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
67%
+5.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
8%
0.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
104
-2.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
104
-1.0 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.
8% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 21 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 11 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 39 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 451
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 33.1%
Governance
- Local authority
- Suffolk
- Trust
- ASSET EDUCATION
- Head
- Mr Philip Palmer
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
4 official reports linked on this page, including 3 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Aster Road, Ipswich, Suffolk, IP2 0NR
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmChantry Academy
Secondary · 619m away
Stone Lodge Academy
Academy · 786m away
Beacon Hill School
Special school · 786m away
Sprites Primary Academy
Primary · 921m away
St Joseph's College
Independent · 944m away
The Willows Primary School
Primary · 977m away
Ranelagh Primary School
Primary · 1.1km away
Gusford Community Primary School
Primary · 1.2km away
Questions parents ask
What is The Oaks Primary School's Ofsted rating?
The Oaks Primary School was rated Outstanding at its most recent inspection in October 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend The Oaks Primary School?
The Oaks Primary School currently has 451 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does The Oaks Primary School take?
The Oaks Primary School caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is The Oaks Primary School?
The Oaks Primary School is in Ipswich, IP2 0NR, in the Suffolk local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does The Oaks Primary School have a sixth form?
No, The Oaks Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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