Britannia Primary School and Nursery
103%
Capacity
648
Pupils
1.9x
Demand
About Britannia Primary School and Nursery
Britannia Primary School and Nursery is a state-funded Does not apply primary school serving the Ipswich community, welcoming children from age 4 to 11. The school has 648 pupils on roll and is near full capacity (103% of 630 places). Nursery provision is also available on site.
Ofsted has rated Britannia Primary School and Nursery "Good", the school is led by headteacher Keith Hart, it falls under Suffolk local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 61% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — close to the national average. Additionally, ranked 7509th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 13th out of 27 in Ipswich.
Britannia Primary School and Nursery is a popular choice with families — it received 121 applications for 65 places, making it 1.9x oversubscribed. Of these, 63 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 7 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Social, Emotional & Mental Health, Speech, Language & Communication and 4 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at Britannia Primary School and Nursery include Art Studios, Playing Fields, Sensory Room, ICT Suite, Music Rooms, Forest School, Sports Hall, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Cricket, Dance, Rounders, Football, as well as clubs including Choir, Film Club, Eco Club, Chess and 2 more.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 13.9%, which is below the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Ipswich, Britannia Primary School and Nursery is one of the options available in the East of England region. Use Classpot to compare it side-by-side with nearby alternatives and find the best fit for your child.
Key Details
| School Type | Primary (State) |
| Age Range | 4 to 11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Does not apply |
| Address | Britannia Road, Ipswich, Ipswich, IP4 5HE |
| Headteacher | Keith Hart |
| Local Authority | Suffolk |
| Number of Pupils | 648 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 13.9% |
| School Capacity | 648 / 630 (103% full) |
| Nursery Classes | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
18 Jan 2023Overall Effectiveness
Good
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 2 Mar 2023. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (61%)
7509th of 13,686
Nationally
807th of 1,612
In East of England
13th of 27
In Ipswich
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
61%
Expected Standard
9%
Higher Standard
'22/23
60%
'23/24
61%
Source: Department for Education, 2023/24. National expected standard benchmark is around 65%.
SEND Support
Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
Facilities
8Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
10Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed65
121
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
63 families put this school as their 1st choice (52% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Britannia Road, Ipswich
Ipswich, IP4 5HE
Journey to School
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