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Sprites Primary Academy

Ipswich, IP2 0SAPrimaryAges 4–11MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Good
Nov 2022
KS2 Results
68%
meeting expected standard in RWM
Competition
0.9×
Not oversubscribed
52 1st-choice / 58 places
Ranking
#5,097
of 13,686 nationally

About Sprites Primary Academy

Sprites Primary Academy sits within the Suffolk local authority, where it ranks 5th out of 27 primary schools in Ipswich, placing it comfortably in the top 20% of its immediate area. Across the wider East of England region, it holds the 531st spot out of 1,612 primary schools, and nationally it ranks 5,097th out of 13,686. The top-performing peers in the same authority are Stratford St Mary Primary School, Somerleyton Primary School, and Wenhaston Primary School, all of which score higher on the ranking metric. For families considering alternatives, the nearest school rated Outstanding by Ofsted is The Oaks Primary School, just 0.9 km away. Sprites itself was rated Good in its most recent graded inspection in November 2022, a significant improvement from its previous Inadequate rating in October 2019, with inspectors noting that personal development is now Outstanding.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range4 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
AddressStonechat Road, Ipswich, Ipswich, IP2 0SA
HeadteacherDavid Ashley
Local AuthoritySuffolk
Number of Pupils403
Free School Meals (FSM)29.7%
School Capacity403 / 420 (96% full)
Nursery ClassesYes

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

8 Nov 2022
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Overall Effectiveness
Good
Quality of Education
Good
Behaviour & Attitudes
Good
Personal Development
Outstanding
Leadership & Management
Good
Early Years Provision
Good

Source: Ofsted, 15 Dec 2022. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

9
Playing FieldsDining HallLibraryArt StudiosGymnasiumForest SchoolICT SuiteSports HallChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

11

Sports

DanceCross CountryAthleticsSwimmingNetballCricket

Clubs & Activities

Science ClubDramaChoirChessCoding

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

SEND Support

AutismDyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguagePhysicalLearning Difficulty

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

School day

Verified

Teaching hours

08:40 – 15:20

Breakfast club

08:00-08:30

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

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Frequently Asked Questions About Sprites Primary Academy

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