The Beeches Community Primary School
93%
Capacity
402
Pupils
1.6x
Demand
About The Beeches Community Primary School
The Beeches Community Primary School is a state-funded Does not apply primary school serving the Ipswich community, welcoming children from age 2 to 11. The school has 402 pupils on roll and is well-filled (93% of 431 places). Nursery provision is also available on site.
Ofsted has rated The Beeches Community Primary School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Stephen Capper, it falls under Suffolk local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 63% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — close to the national average. Additionally, ranked 6936th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 10th out of 27 in Ipswich.
The Beeches Community Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 56 applications for 36 places, making it 1.6x oversubscribed. Of these, 36 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 7 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Social, Emotional & Mental Health, Speech, Language & Communication and 4 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at The Beeches Community Primary School include Library, Music Rooms, Sensory Room, ICT Suite, Sports Hall, Forest School, Art Studios, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Netball, Athletics, Rounders, Swimming and 2 more, as well as clubs including Book Club, Coding, Gardening, Choir and 2 more.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 39.7%, which is well above the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Ipswich, The Beeches Community 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 | 2 to 11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Does not apply |
| Address | Shakespeare Road, Ipswich, Ipswich, IP1 6ET |
| Headteacher | Stephen Capper |
| Local Authority | Suffolk |
| Number of Pupils | 402 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 39.7% |
| School Capacity | 402 / 431 (93% full) |
| Nursery Classes | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
6 Dec 2023Overall Effectiveness
Good
Latest inspection (6 Dec 2023): School remains Good
Source: Ofsted, 24 Oct 2012. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (63%)
6936th of 13,686
Nationally
748th of 1,612
In East of England
10th of 27
In Ipswich
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
63%
Expected Standard
0%
Higher Standard
'22/23
57%
'23/24
63%
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
8Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
12Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed36
56
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
36 families put this school as their 1st choice (64% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Shakespeare Road, Ipswich
Ipswich, IP1 6ET
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