Britannia Primary School and Nursery
Ipswich, IP4 5HE · Suffolk · primary school
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80th of 232 primary schools in Suffolk we can score, 253 in total — the rest without enough published data. Local and same-phase on purpose: a national table mostly measures who attends.
Narrow the comparison to the 4,266 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 4.7/10 among them, against 5.6/10 nationally. Both figures are results only, without the inspection grade. A lower figure here means a stronger comparison group, not a weaker school.
How this is worked out
| Measure | Percentile | Weight | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|
| Expected standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 63.0 · 46 | 40% | 1.85 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 11.0 · 71 | 25% | 1.77 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Britannia Primary School and Nursery overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 63.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. For the higher standard, 11.0% achieved it, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in March 2023. Narrow the comparison to the schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 4.7 out of 10 among them, against 5.6 out of 10 nationally.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils participate in football, netball, tennis, dance, and singing. They also attend trips to Hilltop Outdoor Centre and the Isle of Wight, and engage with the School Council.
Getting in
The published school roll is 637 pupils against a stated capacity of 630. These whole-school figures do not establish entry-year vacancies or the likelihood of an offer. Confirm entry-year availability and admissions criteria with the school or local authority.
Worth asking on a visit
What specific support is available for pupils who do not reach the expected standard in maths? How are the outdoor trips integrated into the curriculum?
What Ofsted said about Britannia Primary School and Nursery
Overview
Britannia Primary School and Nursery is described as a “kind and caring place” where pupils “love their school” and feel safe. The inspection found that leaders have developed “well-considered and aspirational curriculum plans” which ensure pupils build knowledge systematically and are “well prepared for the next stage of their learning.”
Strengths
- Pupils demonstrate high standards of behaviour, listening carefully to teachers and showing respect for others.
- Teachers possess strong subject knowledge and use consistent routines, particularly in early reading, to help pupils become “confident and fluent readers.”
- Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities are supported well, with leaders identifying needs quickly to ensure they can join lessons with their peers.
- The school offers a “wide range of clubs and activities” that pupils thoroughly enjoy, fostering personal development and pride.
- Leaders and governors work in effective partnership, prioritising both academic progress and pupils’ personal development as “global citizens.”
Areas to improve
- Leaders must create a clear approach to developing fine motor skills and handwriting, as some pupils struggle to form letters legibly, which hampers their access to the curriculum.
- The current attendance policy does not guide leaders to take consistent steps when pupils are absent; leaders should review this to reduce persistent absence rates.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective, with staff trained to spot risks and report them quickly, while leaders provide persistent support for pupils and families in need.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 60% |
| 2023/24 | 61% |
| 2024/25 | 63% |
| England | 64% |
Source: DfE Explore Education Statistics. “England” is the median of the 14,326 state schools in England we hold a 2024/25 figure for — a school-level median, not the DfE's pupil-weighted national figure.
Your offer chance
—Based on official applications/offers, distance and catchment where we have it. Bands only — never a percentage.
Sibling, faith, looked-after and other criteria can override distance. Always confirm with the school or local authority.
Next dates
- Primary (Reception) application deadline15 Jan 2027
- Primary National Offer Day16 Apr 2027
- Primary (Reception) application deadline15 Jan 2028
- Primary National Offer Day17 Apr 2028
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