Sprites Primary Academy

About Sprites Primary Academy

Sprites Primary Academy is a state-funded Does not apply primary school serving the Ipswich community, welcoming children from age 4 to 11. The school has 403 pupils on roll and is near full capacity (96% of 420 places). Nursery provision is also available on site.

Ofsted has rated Sprites Primary Academy "Good", the school is led by headteacher David Ashley, it falls under Suffolk local authority.

In terms of academic performance, 68% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — above the national average. Additionally, ranked 5097th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 5th out of 27 in Ipswich.

Sprites Primary Academy is a popular choice with families — it received 97 applications for 58 places, making it 1.7x oversubscribed. Of these, 52 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, Social, Emotional & Mental Health and 3 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.

On-site facilities at Sprites Primary Academy include Playing Fields, Dining Hall, Library, Art Studios, Gymnasium, Forest School, ICT Suite, Sports Hall, Chapel.

Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Dance, Cross Country, Athletics, Swimming and 2 more, as well as clubs including Science Club, Drama, Choir, Chess and 1 more.

The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 29.7%, which is above the national average for primary schools in England.

For families exploring primary schools in Ipswich, Sprites Primary Academy 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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