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Rose Hill Primary

Rose Hill Primary

Ipswich, IP3 8DLPrimary School·Ages 4-11
GoodQuality of Ed.

86%

Capacity

270

Pupils

2.2x

Demand

About Rose Hill Primary

Rose Hill Primary is a state-funded Does not apply primary school serving the Ipswich community, welcoming children from age 4 to 11. The school has 270 pupils on roll and is well-filled (86% of 315 places).

Ofsted has rated Rose Hill Primary "Good", the school is led by headteacher Georgina Bright, it falls under Suffolk local authority.

In terms of academic performance, 40% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — below the national average. Additionally, ranked 12456th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 22nd out of 27 in Ipswich.

Rose Hill Primary is a popular choice with families — it received 41 applications for 19 places, making it 2.2x oversubscribed. Of these, 19 were first-preference applications.

Rose Hill Primary parent feedback on Ofsted Parent View is positive, with 82% recommending the school (22 responses).

For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 8 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Moderate Learning Difficulty, Social, Emotional & Mental Health and 5 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.

On-site facilities at Rose Hill Primary include Outdoor Playground, Art Studios, Sensory Room, ICT Suite, Sports Hall, Chapel.

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

The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 33.3%, which is above the national average for primary schools in England.

For families exploring primary schools in Ipswich, Rose Hill Primary 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
AddressDerby Road, Ipswich, Ipswich, IP3 8DL
HeadteacherGeorgina Bright
Local AuthoritySuffolk
Number of Pupils270
Free School Meals (FSM)33.3%
School Capacity270 / 315 (86% full)

Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

21 Jan 2025
View Report

Quality of Education

Good

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

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

Additional Provisions

Early Years Provision
Good

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

League Table Position

Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (40%)

12456th of 13,686

Nationally

Top 91%

1414th of 1,612

In East of England

Top 88%

22nd of 27

In Ipswich

Top 81%

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

KS2 SATs Results

2023/24

Reading, Writing & Maths Combined

40%

Expected Standard

0%

Higher Standard

ReadingAvg Score: 101
Expected:60%
Higher:13%
Writing
Expected:60%
Higher:0%
MathsAvg Score: 99
Expected:49%
Higher:4%
RWM Expected Standard % over timeImproving +13%

'22/23

27%

'23/24

40%

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

Ofsted Parent View

22 responses

Would Recommend This School

82%Good
Needs Attentionbelow 70%
SEND support
0%
Bullying dealt with
36%
Concerns dealt with
55%
Strengths95%+ agree
Feels safe

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

SEND Support

AutismDyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguageHearingPhysicalLearning DifficultyOther

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

Facilities

6
Outdoor PlaygroundArt StudiosSensory RoomICT SuiteSports HallChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

9

Sports

SwimmingFootballNetballTennis

Clubs & Activities

Eco ClubGardeningBook ClubFilm ClubScience Club

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

Admissions

2025/26Oversubscribed
Places

19

Applications

41

Good Demand

Popular school with more applications than places

Applications to places ratio2.2x
0x1x2x3x5x+

19 families put this school as their 1st choice (46% of all applications)

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Rose Hill Primary

Rose Hill Primary 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

01473727552www.rosehillprimary.net/

Derby Road, Ipswich

Ipswich, IP3 8DL

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Derby Road, Ipswich

Ipswich, IP3 8DL

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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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