The short version
Rated Good by Ofsted (2023).
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2023
- This is a Church of England school, so faith criteria may apply to admissions
Performance
DfE published dataAttendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 16 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
17% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
3% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 9 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 4 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 9 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Voluntary controlled school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 5–11
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Church of England
Numbers
- Pupils
- 39
- Capacity
- 70%
- FSM
- 23.1%
Governance
- Local authority
- Suffolk
- Head
- Mrs Julia Shaw (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
7 official reports linked on this page, including 6 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Short inspection
February 2018 | Short Inspection
Full inspection: Good
September 2013 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Satisfactory
September 2011 | Full Inspection
Interim assessment
June 2010 | Interim assessment Interim assessment
Full inspection: Good
June 2007 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
June 2002 | Full Inspection
Location
Rectory Road, Whatfield, Ipswich, Suffolk, IP7 6QU
Rural setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmQuestions parents ask
What is Whatfield Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Whatfield Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in September 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Whatfield Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School?
Whatfield Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School currently has 39 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Whatfield Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School take?
Whatfield Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School caters for pupils aged 5 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Whatfield Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School?
Whatfield Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School is in Ipswich, IP7 6QU, in the Suffolk local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Whatfield Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Whatfield Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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