St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Ipswich
101%
Capacity
212
Pupils
3.7x
Demand
About St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Ipswich
St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Ipswich is a state-funded Roman Catholic primary school serving the Ipswich community, welcoming children from age 4 to 11. The school has 212 pupils on roll and is near full capacity (101% of 210 places).
the school is led by headteacher Joanne Berry & Mr Ross McGill, it falls under Suffolk local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 61% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — close to the national average. Additionally, ranked 7464th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 12th out of 27 in Ipswich.
St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Ipswich is a popular choice with families — it received 111 applications for 30 places, making it 3.7x oversubscribed. Of these, 57 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 5 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Moderate Learning Difficulty, Social, Emotional & Mental Health and 2 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Ipswich include Music Rooms, Playing Fields, Sports Hall, Library, Forest School, Outdoor Playground, Gymnasium, Sensory Room, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Cricket, Gymnastics, Football, Swimming and 2 more, as well as clubs including Gardening, Drama, Choir, Film Club and 1 more.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 11.8%, which is well below the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Ipswich, St Mary's Catholic 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 | Roman Catholic |
| Address | Woodbridge Road, Ipswich, Ipswich, IP4 4EU |
| Headteacher | Joanne Berry & Mr Ross McGill |
| Local Authority | Suffolk |
| Number of Pupils | 212 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 11.8% |
| School Capacity | 212 / 210 (101% full) |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
5 Mar 2024Overall Effectiveness
Outstanding
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 23 Apr 2024. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (61%)
7464th of 13,686
Nationally
803rd of 1,612
In East of England
12th of 27
In Ipswich
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
61%
Expected Standard
10%
Higher Standard
'22/23
80%
'23/24
61%
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
11Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed30
111
High Demand
Competitive - many more applications than places available
57 families put this school as their 1st choice (51% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Woodbridge Road, Ipswich
Ipswich, IP4 4EU
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