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Henley Primary School

Henley Primary School

Mid Suffolk, IP6 0QXPrimary School·Ages 4-11
GoodQuality of Ed.

88%

Capacity

92

Pupils

3.3x

Demand

About Henley Primary School

Henley Primary School is a state-funded Does not apply primary school serving the Mid Suffolk community, welcoming children from age 4 to 11. The school has 92 pupils on roll and is well-filled (88% of 105 places).

Ofsted has rated Henley Primary School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Stephanie Powley, it falls under Suffolk local authority.

In terms of academic performance, 47% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — below the national average. Additionally, ranked 11367th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 29th out of 39 in Mid Suffolk.

Henley Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 50 applications for 15 places, making it 3.3x oversubscribed. Of these, 17 were first-preference applications.

Henley Primary School parent feedback on Ofsted Parent View is positive, with 83% recommending the school (23 responses).

For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 6 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Moderate Learning Difficulty, Social, Emotional & Mental Health and 3 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.

On-site facilities at Henley Primary School include Library, Forest School, ICT Suite, Music Rooms, Outdoor Playground, Chapel.

Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Cross Country, Rounders, Gymnastics, Netball and 1 more, as well as clubs including Coding, Chess, Science Club.

The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 7.6%, which is well below the national average for primary schools in England.

For families exploring primary schools in Mid Suffolk, Henley Primary School 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 TypePrimary (State)
Age Range4 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
AddressAshbocking Road, Ipswich, Mid Suffolk, IP6 0QX
HeadteacherStephanie Powley
Local AuthoritySuffolk
Number of Pupils92
Free School Meals (FSM)7.6%
School Capacity92 / 105 (88% full)

Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

15 Oct 2024
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Quality of Education

Good

Since Sep 2024, Ofsted no longer assigns a single overall grade

Quality of Education
Good
Behaviour & Attitudes
Good
Personal Development
Outstanding
Leadership & Management
Good

Additional Provisions

Early Years Provision
Good

Source: Ofsted, 21 Nov 2024. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

League Table Position

Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (47%)

11367th of 13,686

Nationally

Top 83%

1270th of 1,612

In East of England

Top 79%

29th of 39

In Mid Suffolk

Top 74%

Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data

KS2 SATs Results

2023/24

Reading, Writing & Maths Combined

47%

Expected Standard

0%

Higher Standard

ReadingAvg Score: 108
Expected:93%
Higher:33%
Writing
Expected:53%
Higher:0%
MathsAvg Score: 103
Expected:73%
Higher:7%
RWM Expected Standard % over timeDeclining -20%

'22/23

67%

'23/24

47%

Source: Department for Education, 2023/24. National expected standard benchmark is around 65%.

Ofsted Parent View

23 responses

Would Recommend This School

83%Good
Needs Attentionbelow 70%
SEND support
0%
Bullying dealt with
9%
Concerns dealt with
65%
Strengths95%+ agree
Happy at schoolFeels safeChild does well

Source: Ofsted Parent View (GOV.UK statistical data), Sep – Sep 2025

SEND Support

AutismDyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguageHearingLearning Difficulty

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

Facilities

6
LibraryForest SchoolICT SuiteMusic RoomsOutdoor PlaygroundChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

8

Sports

Cross CountryRoundersGymnasticsNetballTennis

Clubs & Activities

CodingChessScience Club

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

Admissions

2025/26Oversubscribed
Places

15

Applications

50

High Demand

Competitive - many more applications than places available

Applications to places ratio3.3x
0x1x2x3x5x+

17 families put this school as their 1st choice (34% of all applications)

Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.

Frequently Asked Questions About Henley Primary School

Henley 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.

Contact Information

01473831556www.henleyprimaryschool.net

Ashbocking Road, Ipswich

Mid Suffolk, IP6 0QX

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Ashbocking Road, Ipswich

Mid Suffolk, IP6 0QX

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Opening Hours

Monday8:30 AM - 3:30 PM
Tuesday8:30 AM - 3:30 PM
Wednesday8:30 AM - 3:30 PM
Thursday8:30 AM - 3:30 PM
Friday8:30 AM - 3:30 PM
SaturdayClosed
SundayClosed

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