Broke Hall Community Primary School
Ipswich, IP4 5XD · Suffolk · primary school
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42nd 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 3,004 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 5.7/10 among them, against 7.2/10 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 | 74.0 · 76 | 40% | 3.02 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 10.0 · 66 | 25% | 1.65 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Broke Hall Community Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 74.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. 10.0% reached the higher standard, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in July 2023. Narrow the comparison to the schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 5.7 out of 10 among them, against 7.2 out of 10 nationally.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils join Pendrill Dance, Yuleshine Drama, and the Choir, or play football and netball. Trips include visits to Redgrave & Lopham Fen, West Stow, and The Hold. An after-school club is available.
Getting in
The published school roll is 591 pupils against a stated capacity of 682. 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
How does the school support pupils to maintain progress in the higher standard subjects? What specific support is available for children who need extra help with reading? How does the after-school club integrate with the main curriculum?
What Ofsted said about Broke Hall Community Primary School
Overview
Broke Hall Community Primary School is judged as ‘Good’ across all inspection categories. Pupils enjoy attending the school, where they are taught to be ‘ready, respectful and safe’, and bullying occurs very rarely. The school fosters a positive culture with strong relationships, allowing pupils to thrive academically and personally.
Strengths
- Leaders have developed an ‘ambitious and well-planned curriculum’ for Years 1 to 6 that clearly sets out the knowledge pupils need to learn.
- Staff possess ‘strong subject knowledge’, enabling them to support all pupils, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities, to access the same curriculum.
- A new phonics programme is delivered with confidence, ensuring children in early years make a ‘strong start to learning to read’ and develop a love of reading.
- Pupils benefit from a wide range of opportunities for personal development, including roles such as school councillors and eco-council members.
- Leaders provide effective training and consider staff workload carefully when introducing new initiatives.
Areas to improve
- The early years curriculum is not as well planned as the rest of the school; leaders must ‘precisely identify the knowledge and skills’ for Nursery and Reception to ensure pupils are well prepared for Year 1.
- Assessment is not used effectively across all foundation subjects; leaders must ensure assessment helps evaluate the curriculum and identify gaps in learning without adding to teachers’ workload.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are ‘effective’, with staff receiving regular training to identify risks and concerns being acted on quickly.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 69% |
| 2023/24 | 76% |
| 2024/25 | 74% |
| 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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