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Piper's Vale Primary - A Paradigm Academy

Ipswich, IP3 0EWPrimaryAges 3–11MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Good
Feb 2022
KS2 Results
48%
meeting expected standard in RWM
Competition
1.0×
Not oversubscribed
27 1st-choice / 27 places
Ranking
#11,270
of 13,686 nationally

About Piper's Vale Primary - A Paradigm Academy

Piper's Vale Primary - A Paradigm Academy in Ipswich is a state primary school that serves a community with significantly higher-than-average levels of disadvantage. With 51% of its 345 pupils eligible for free school meals, the school's intake is well above the national average, reflecting its role in a local area where economic challenges are pronounced. The school has a published capacity of 472, meaning it is operating with some spare places, yet it is clearly a popular choice among local families. For the 2025/26 admissions cycle, the school received 47 applications for just 27 places, with all 27 first-preference applicants receiving an offer. This oversubscription ratio of 1.74 to one signals strong demand, even though the school is not at full capacity overall. Headteacher Kimberly Morton leads a mixed, non-denominational school that also offers nursery provision for children from age three.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range3 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
AddressRaeburn Road, Ipswich, Ipswich, IP3 0EW
HeadteacherKimberly Morton
Local AuthoritySuffolk
Number of Pupils345
Free School Meals (FSM)51.0%
School Capacity345 / 472 (73% full)
Nursery ClassesYes

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

15 Feb 2022
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Overall Effectiveness
Good
Quality of Education
Good
Behaviour & Attitudes
Good
Personal Development
Good
Leadership & Management
Good
Early Years Provision
Good

Source: Ofsted, 31 Mar 2022. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

9
LibraryPlaying FieldsGymnasiumMusic RoomsDining HallICT SuiteForest SchoolSports HallChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

10

Sports

SwimmingCricketRoundersDanceFootball

Clubs & Activities

Science ClubDramaChoirFilm ClubBook Club

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

SEND Support

SEN Unit
AutismMental HealthSpeech & LanguageHearingPhysicalLearning DifficultySEN UnitOther

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

School day

Verified

Teaching hours

08:45 – 15:15

Source: pipersvaleacademy.paradigmtrust.org. Extracted automatically — confirm with the school before relying on these times.

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Piper's Vale Primary - A Paradigm Academy has been rated "Good" by Ofsted. This means the school provides a good standard of education and effectively supports all pupils to succeed.