Piper's Vale Primary - A Paradigm Academy
73%
Capacity
345
Pupils
1.7x
Demand
About Piper's Vale Primary - A Paradigm Academy
Piper's Vale Primary - A Paradigm Academy is a state-funded Does not apply primary school serving the Ipswich community, welcoming children from age 3 to 11. The school has 345 pupils on roll, operating at 73% capacity. Nursery provision is also available on site.
Ofsted has rated Piper's Vale Primary - A Paradigm Academy "Good", the school is led by headteacher Kimberly Morton, it falls under Suffolk local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 48% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — below the national average. Additionally, ranked 11270th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 20th out of 27 in Ipswich.
Piper's Vale Primary - A Paradigm Academy is a popular choice with families — it received 47 applications for 27 places, making it 1.7x oversubscribed. Of these, 27 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 8 areas, including Moderate Learning Difficulty, Social, Emotional & Mental Health, Speech, Language & Communication and 5 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at Piper's Vale Primary - A Paradigm Academy include Library, Playing Fields, Gymnasium, Music Rooms, Dining Hall, ICT Suite, Forest School, Sports Hall, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Swimming, Cricket, Rounders, Dance and 1 more, as well as clubs including Science Club, Drama, Choir, Film Club and 1 more.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 51.0%, which is well above the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Ipswich, Piper's Vale Primary - A Paradigm Academy 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 | 3 to 11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Does not apply |
| Address | Raeburn Road, Ipswich, Ipswich, IP3 0EW |
| Headteacher | Kimberly Morton |
| Local Authority | Suffolk |
| Number of Pupils | 345 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 51.0% |
| School Capacity | 345 / 472 (73% full) |
| Nursery Classes | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
15 Feb 2022Overall Effectiveness
Good
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 31 Mar 2022. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (48%)
11270th of 13,686
Nationally
1255th of 1,612
In East of England
20th of 27
In Ipswich
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
48%
Expected Standard
2%
Higher Standard
'22/23
47%
'23/24
48%
Source: Department for Education, 2023/24. National expected standard benchmark is around 65%.
SEND Support
SEN UnitSource: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
Facilities
9Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
10Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed27
47
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
27 families put this school as their 1st choice (57% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Raeburn Road, Ipswich
Ipswich, IP3 0EW
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