Witnesham Primary School
84%
Capacity
88
Pupils
1.7x
Demand
About Witnesham Primary School
Witnesham Primary School is a state-funded Does not apply primary school serving the East Suffolk community, welcoming children from age 4 to 11. The school has 88 pupils on roll and is well-filled (84% of 105 places).
Ofsted has rated Witnesham Primary School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Hannah Evans, it falls under Suffolk local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 60% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — close to the national average. Additionally, ranked 7651st out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 34th out of 72 in East Suffolk.
Witnesham Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 20 applications for 12 places, making it 1.7x oversubscribed. Of these, 12 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 3 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Speech, Language & Communication, Autistic Spectrum Disorder. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at Witnesham Primary School include Library, Playing Fields, Forest School, Sports Hall, Sensory Room, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Swimming, Rounders, Cross Country, Dance and 1 more, as well as clubs including Eco Club, Gardening, Drama, Science Club.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 10.2%, which is well below the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in East Suffolk, Witnesham 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 | 4 to 11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Does not apply |
| Address | High Road, Ipswich, East Suffolk, IP6 9EX |
| Headteacher | Hannah Evans |
| Local Authority | Suffolk |
| Number of Pupils | 88 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 10.2% |
| School Capacity | 88 / 105 (84% full) |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
9 Nov 2022Overall Effectiveness
Good
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 15 Jan 2023. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (60%)
7651st of 13,686
Nationally
820th of 1,612
In East of England
34th of 72
In East Suffolk
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
60%
Expected Standard
0%
Higher Standard
'22/23
62%
'23/24
60%
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
6Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
9Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed12
20
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
12 families put this school as their 1st choice (60% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
High Road, Ipswich
East Suffolk, IP6 9EX
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