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Witnesham Primary School

East Suffolk, IP6 9EXPrimaryAges 4–11MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Good
Nov 2022
KS2 Results
60%
meeting expected standard in RWM
Competition
1.0×
Not oversubscribed
12 1st-choice / 12 places
Ranking
#7,651
of 13,686 nationally

About Witnesham Primary School

Witnesham Primary School is a small state primary in East Suffolk, currently teaching 88 pupils against a capacity of 105, so there is some headroom in the building. The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals sits at 10.2%, which is notably below the national average for primary schools (typically around 23%) and suggests a relatively affluent intake. Demand for places is clear: for the 2025/26 admissions round, the school received 20 applications for just 12 places, giving an oversubscription ratio of 1.67. All 12 first-preference applicants were offered a spot, meaning that while the school is popular, families who put it first have a strong chance of getting in. The school is mixed, non-denominational, and serves children from age 4 to 11, with no nursery or sixth form provision. Headteacher Hannah Evans leads a team in a setting that feels genuinely local and community-focused.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range4 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
AddressHigh Road, Ipswich, East Suffolk, IP6 9EX
HeadteacherHannah Evans
Local AuthoritySuffolk
Number of Pupils88
Free School Meals (FSM)10.2%
School Capacity88 / 105 (84% full)

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

9 Nov 2022
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Overall Effectiveness
Good
Quality of Education
Good
Behaviour & Attitudes
Good
Personal Development
Good
Leadership & Management
Good
Early Years Provision
Good

Source: Ofsted, 15 Jan 2023. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

6
LibraryPlaying FieldsForest SchoolSports HallSensory RoomChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

9

Sports

SwimmingRoundersCross CountryDanceCricket

Clubs & Activities

Eco ClubGardeningDramaScience Club

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

SEND Support

AutismDyslexiaSpeech & Language

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

School day

Verified

Teaching hours

08:55 – 15:15

Source: owfed.co.uk. Extracted automatically — confirm with the school before relying on these times.

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Witnesham Primary School has been rated "Good" by Ofsted. This means the school provides a good standard of education and effectively supports all pupils to succeed.