The short version
Below-average SATs results. 84% capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2022).
- SATs results are below the national average, with 55% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2022
- 10% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, below the national average
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
55%
-7.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
0%
-8.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
0.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
103
-2.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
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.
7% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 13 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 8 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 11 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 88
- Capacity
- 84%
- FSM
- 10.2%
Governance
- Local authority
- Suffolk
- Head
- Mrs Hannah Evans (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
October 2016 | Short Inspection
Full inspection: Good
October 2011 | Full Inspection
Curriculum and development visit
December 2010 | Curriculum and development visit Curriculum and development visit
Full inspection: Good
December 2008 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
October 2005 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
September 2000 | Full Inspection
Location
High Road, Witnesham, Ipswich, Suffolk, IP6 9EX
Rural setting
Questions parents ask
What is Witnesham Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Witnesham Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in November 2022. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Witnesham Primary School?
Witnesham Primary School currently has 88 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Witnesham Primary School take?
Witnesham Primary School caters for pupils aged 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Witnesham Primary School?
Witnesham Primary School is in Ipswich, IP6 9EX, in the Suffolk local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Witnesham Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Witnesham Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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