St Pancras Catholic Primary School
82%
Capacity
172
Pupils
1.9x
Demand
About St Pancras Catholic Primary School
St Pancras Catholic Primary School is a state-funded Roman Catholic primary school serving the Ipswich community, welcoming children from age 5 to 11. The school has 172 pupils on roll and is well-filled (82% of 210 places).
Ofsted has rated St Pancras Catholic Primary School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Ross McGill, it falls under Suffolk local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 62% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — close to the national average. Additionally, ranked 7106th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 11th out of 27 in Ipswich.
St Pancras Catholic Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 26 applications for 14 places, making it 1.9x oversubscribed. Of these, 12 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 St Pancras Catholic Primary School include Outdoor Playground, ICT Suite, Sports Hall, Art Studios, Dining Hall, Playing Fields, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Swimming, Dance, Rounders, Cross Country and 2 more, as well as clubs including Choir, Gardening, Drama, Art Club and 2 more.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 24.4%, which is close to the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Ipswich, St Pancras Catholic Primary School 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 | 5 to 11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Roman Catholic |
| Address | Stratford Road, Ipswich, Ipswich, IP1 6EF |
| Headteacher | Ross McGill |
| Local Authority | Suffolk |
| Number of Pupils | 172 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 24.4% |
| School Capacity | 172 / 210 (82% full) |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
12 Sept 2023Overall Effectiveness
Good
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 3 Oct 2023. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (62%)
7106th of 13,686
Nationally
766th of 1,612
In East of England
11th of 27
In Ipswich
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
62%
Expected Standard
7%
Higher Standard
'22/23
53%
'23/24
62%
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
7Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
12Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed14
26
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
12 families put this school as their 1st choice (46% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Stratford Road, Ipswich
Ipswich, IP1 6EF
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