St Margaret's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School, Ipswich
99%
Capacity
414
Pupils
1.9x
Demand
About St Margaret's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School, Ipswich
St Margaret's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School, Ipswich is a state-funded Church of England primary school serving the Ipswich community, welcoming children from age 4 to 11. The school has 414 pupils on roll and is near full capacity (99% of 420 places).
Ofsted has rated St Margaret's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School, Ipswich "Good", the school is led by headteacher Jo Gunn, it falls under Suffolk local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 64% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — close to the national average. Additionally, ranked 6464th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 8th out of 27 in Ipswich.
St Margaret's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School, Ipswich is a popular choice with families — it received 115 applications for 60 places, making it 1.9x oversubscribed. Of these, 61 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 3 areas, including Social, Emotional & Mental Health, Speech, Language & Communication, Other Difficulty/Disability. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at St Margaret's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School, Ipswich include Sensory Room, ICT Suite, Playing Fields, Library, Sports Hall, Gymnasium, Art Studios, Music Rooms, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Cricket, Athletics, Rounders, Dance and 3 more, as well as clubs including Eco Club, Gardening, Science Club.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 23.9%, which is close to the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Ipswich, St Margaret's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School, Ipswich 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 Type | Primary (State) |
| Age Range | 4 to 11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Church of England |
| Address | Bolton Lane, Ipswich, Ipswich, IP4 2BT |
| Headteacher | Jo Gunn |
| Local Authority | Suffolk |
| Number of Pupils | 414 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 23.9% |
| School Capacity | 414 / 420 (99% full) |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
16 May 2024Overall Effectiveness
Good
Latest inspection (16 May 2024): School remains Good (Improving) - S5 Next
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 17 Nov 2014. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (64%)
6464th of 13,686
Nationally
698th of 1,612
In East of England
8th of 27
In Ipswich
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
64%
Expected Standard
12%
Higher Standard
'22/23
75%
'23/24
64%
Source: Department for Education, 2023/24. National expected standard benchmark is around 65%.
SEND Support
Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
Facilities
9Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
10Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed60
115
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
61 families put this school as their 1st choice (53% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Bolton Lane, Ipswich
Ipswich, IP4 2BT
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