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Gusford Community Primary School

Ipswich, IP2 9LQPrimaryAges 4–11MixedState
Ofsted Inspection
Ofsted inspected
5 Good
Nov 2024
KS2 Results
55%
meeting expected standard in RWM
Competition
1.0×
Not oversubscribed
48 1st-choice / 50 places
Ranking
#9,535
of 13,686 nationally

About Gusford Community Primary School

Gusford Community Primary School in Ipswich is a state primary that is clearly in demand among local families. For the 2025/26 admissions round, the school received 83 applications for 50 places, making it oversubscribed with a ratio of 1.66 applicants per place. Of those 83 applications, 48 were first-preference offers, suggesting strong local confidence. The school currently has 531 pupils on roll against a capacity of 630, so there is some headroom, but the oversubscription data indicates that securing a place is competitive. The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals stands at 33.9%, which is notably higher than the national average for primary schools and reflects the school's role in serving a diverse local community. Gusford is a mixed, non-denominational school for children aged 4 to 11, with nursery provision available, and it sits within the Suffolk local authority area.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range4 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
AddressSheldrake Drive, Ipswich, Ipswich, IP2 9LQ
HeadteacherStephen Tapley
Local AuthoritySuffolk
Number of Pupils531
Free School Meals (FSM)33.9%
School Capacity531 / 630 (84% full)
Nursery ClassesYes

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

12 Nov 2024
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Quality of Education
Good
Behaviour & Attitudes
Good
Personal Development
Outstanding
Leadership & Management
Good
Early Years Provision
Good

From September 2024, Ofsted no longer assigns a single overall grade in inspections of state-funded schools.

Source: Ofsted, 12 Jan 2025. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

6
Music RoomsLibraryArt StudiosPlaying FieldsSensory RoomChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

13

Sports

AthleticsNetballRoundersSwimmingCricketTennisCross Country

Clubs & Activities

Science ClubArt ClubCodingFilm ClubGardeningEco Club

Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.

SEND Support

AutismDyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguageHearingPhysicalLearning DifficultyOther

Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.

School day

Verified

Teaching hours

08:50 – 15:20

Source: gusfordprimary.net. Extracted automatically — confirm with the school before relying on these times.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Gusford Community Primary School

Gusford Community Primary School has been rated "Good" by Ofsted. This means the school provides a good standard of education and effectively supports all pupils to succeed.