Capel St Mary Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School
Ipswich, IP9 2EG · Suffolk · primary school
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106th 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 4,195 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 3.1/10 among them, against 4.4/10 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 | 5.0 · 40 | 25% | 1.00 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Capel St Mary Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School 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%. 5.0% reached the higher standard, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in June 2025. Narrow the comparison to the schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 3.1 out of 10 among them, against 4.4 out of 10 nationally.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils participate in girls and boys cricket, football festivals, cross country, and bowling, with an after-school club available.
Getting in
The published school roll is 273 pupils against a stated capacity of 315. 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 bridge the gap between the expected and higher standards? What specific activities are included in the after-school club? How does the school maintain its Good rating following the recent inspection?
What Ofsted said about Capel St Mary Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School
Overview
This ungraded inspection confirms that Capel St Mary Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School has “taken effective action to maintain the standards identified at the previous inspection.” The school remains a “warm and welcoming” environment where pupils embody specific values and “rise to the school’s high expectations of their behaviour.” Leaders and staff are described as considerate and proactive, ensuring a positive culture for both learners and employees.
Strengths
- Pupils “enjoy coming to this warm and welcoming school” and “feel safe, knowing that their trusted adults will resolve any worries.”
- The revised curriculum is “ambitious” and “carefully ordered,” helping pupils “grasp the most important concepts well.”
- Reading instruction is strong, with skilled staff helping children build “reading fluency, accuracy and confidence.”
- Writing standards are high, with work showing “sophistication and precision” following curriculum improvements.
- Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities “thrive in this highly inclusive school” and “access and succeed in the same learning as their peers.”
Areas to improve
- The curriculum must consistently provide opportunities for pupils to “consolidate and extend their knowledge and skills” so that all pupils achieve as highly as they could.
- Teaching explanations need to be broken down more clearly to ensure all pupils understand “how to complete a task successfully.”
Safeguarding
The report states that “the arrangements for safeguarding are effective.”
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 53% |
| 2023/24 | 49% |
| 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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