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Somersham Primary School

Mid Suffolk, IP8 4PNPrimaryAges 4–11MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Good
Mar 2025
KS2 Results
40%
meeting expected standard in RWM
Competition
0.8×
Not oversubscribed
9 1st-choice / 11 places
Ranking
#12,476
of 13,686 nationally

About Somersham Primary School

Parents considering Somersham Primary School will find strong signals of satisfaction from those already there. In the most recent Parent View survey, covering the period from September 2024 to September 2025, 80% of the 20 respondents said they would recommend the school to other parents. That’s a solid vote of confidence, and it’s backed up by the detail: 95% of parents agreed or strongly agreed that their child is happy at the school, and 85% felt their child is safe. The school is also clearly popular in the local area. For the 2025/26 academic year, Somersham was oversubscribed, receiving 23 applications for just 11 places – an oversubscription ratio of 2.09. Of those 23 applications, 9 were first-preference choices, and all 9 were offered a place. This combination of high parental recommendation and significant oversubscription suggests a school that local families actively want to get into.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range4 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
AddressChurch Lane, Ipswich, Mid Suffolk, IP8 4PN
HeadteacherDiane Turner
Local AuthoritySuffolk
Number of Pupils81
Free School Meals (FSM)13.6%
School Capacity81 / 105 (77% full)

The full report on this school

What 20 parents told Ofsted, the inspection in plain English, and how this school compares to nearby alternatives — all in one full school report.

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    Strengths, concerns and what inspectors flagged
  • Parent View survey results
    What parents told Ofsted — when the school has 10+ responses
  • Where Ofsted and parents disagree
    Gaps to probe + questions to ask at the open day
  • Admissions & catchment
    Admission criteria, distance cutoffs (where the LA publishes them)
  • Nearby schools compared
    Backup options with Ofsted, demand and distance
  • Attendance & behaviour data
    Persistent absentees, suspensions and exclusions vs national
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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

25 Mar 2025
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Overall Effectiveness
Good
Quality of Education
Good
Behaviour & Attitudes
Good
Personal Development
Good
Leadership & Management
Good
Early Years Provision
Good

Latest monitoring visit (25 Mar 2025): Standards maintained

Source: Ofsted, 5 Feb 2020. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

8
Outdoor PlaygroundForest SchoolLibraryArt StudiosPlaying FieldsSports HallDining HallChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

11

Sports

RoundersFootballAthleticsGymnasticsCricket

Clubs & Activities

DramaChoirChessCodingEco ClubArt Club

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

SEND Support

AutismDyslexiaMental HealthHearingPhysicalLearning Difficulty

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

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Frequently Asked Questions About Somersham Primary School

Somersham Primary School has been rated "Good" by Ofsted. This means the school provides a good standard of education and effectively supports all pupils to succeed.