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St Margaret's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School, Ipswich

Ipswich, IP4 2BTPrimaryAges 4–11MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Good
May 2024
KS2 Results
64%
meeting expected standard in RWM
Competition
1.0×
Oversubscribed
61 1st-choice / 60 places
Ranking
#6,464
of 13,686 nationally

About St Margaret's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School, Ipswich

St Margaret's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School in Ipswich holds a Good rating from Ofsted, a grade it has maintained across both its most recent inspections. The school's most recent graded inspection took place in 2014, and an ungraded inspection in 2024 confirmed it remains Good with an improving trajectory. For parents focused on academic outcomes, the most telling metric is the proportion of pupils reaching the expected standard in reading, writing and maths combined at Key Stage 2. At 64%, this figure sits comfortably above the Suffolk local authority average of 58%, placing the school 8th out of 27 primary schools within Ipswich itself. This puts St Margaret's in the top 30% of its immediate local area, and nationally it ranks in the top 47% of all primary schools. The school's overall ranking score of 64 reflects solid, consistent performance rather than exceptional highs, making it a reliable choice for families seeking above-average results within the state system.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range4 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterChurch of England
AddressBolton Lane, Ipswich, Ipswich, IP4 2BT
HeadteacherJo Gunn
Local AuthoritySuffolk
Number of Pupils414
Free School Meals (FSM)23.9%
School Capacity414 / 420 (99% full)

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

16 May 2024
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Overall Effectiveness
Good
Leadership & Management
Good
Early Years Provision
Good

Latest monitoring visit (16 May 2024): School remains Good (Improving) - S5 Next

Source: Ofsted, 17 Nov 2014. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

9
Sensory RoomICT SuitePlaying FieldsLibrarySports HallGymnasiumArt StudiosMusic RoomsChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

10

Sports

CricketAthleticsRoundersDanceNetballFootballTennis

Clubs & Activities

Eco ClubGardeningScience Club

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

SEND Support

Mental HealthSpeech & LanguageOther

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

School day

Verified

Teaching hours

08:30 – 15:10

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

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Frequently Asked Questions About St Margaret's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School, Ipswich

St Margaret's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School, Ipswich has been rated "Good" by Ofsted. This means the school provides a good standard of education and effectively supports all pupils to succeed.