Ranelagh Primary School

About Ranelagh Primary School

Ranelagh Primary School is a state-funded Does not apply primary school serving the Ipswich community, welcoming children from age 3 to 11. The school has 299 pupils on roll and is near full capacity (95% of 315 places). Nursery provision is also available on site.

Ofsted has rated Ranelagh Primary School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Olga Hopper, it falls under Suffolk local authority.

In terms of academic performance, 19% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — below the national average. Additionally, ranked 13573rd out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 27th out of 27 in Ipswich.

Ranelagh Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 35 applications for 19 places, making it 1.8x oversubscribed. Of these, 19 were first-preference applications.

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

On-site facilities at Ranelagh Primary School include ICT Suite, Dining Hall, Music Rooms, Playing Fields, Sensory Room, Chapel.

Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Football, Cricket, Netball, Tennis, as well as clubs including Gardening, Film Club, Choir, Drama and 1 more.

The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 31.4%, which is above the national average for primary schools in England.

For families exploring primary schools in Ipswich, Ranelagh 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.

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