Rushmere Hall Primary School

About Rushmere Hall Primary School

Rushmere Hall 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 535 pupils on roll and is well-filled (94% of 570 places). Nursery provision is also available on site.

Ofsted has rated Rushmere Hall Primary School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Paul Fykin, it falls under Suffolk local authority.

In terms of academic performance, 72% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — above the national average. Additionally, ranked 3572nd out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 3rd out of 27 in Ipswich.

Rushmere Hall Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 92 applications for 45 places, making it 2.0x oversubscribed. Of these, 43 were first-preference applications.

For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 12 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Moderate Learning Difficulty, Severe Learning Difficulty and 9 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.

On-site facilities at Rushmere Hall Primary School include Gymnasium, ICT Suite, Dining Hall, Sensory Room, Chapel.

Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Gymnastics, Cross Country, Swimming, Athletics and 1 more, as well as clubs including Drama, Coding, Gardening, Science Club.

The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 14.7%, which is below the national average for primary schools in England.

For families exploring primary schools in Ipswich, Rushmere Hall 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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