Gusford Community Primary School
Ipswich, IP2 9LQ · Suffolk · primary school
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146th 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 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still — 4.3/10 against 2,151 of them, against 3.6/10 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 | 55.0 · 27 | 62% | 1.69 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 7.0 · 51 | 38% | 1.95 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Gusford Community Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 55.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 7.0% of pupils, matching the national median of 7%. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (4.3 out of 10 against similar schools, 3.6 out of 10 against all schools).
Beyond the classroom
Pupils attend the Bluey Club, a Remembrance Day Service in Ipswich, and the Christmas Panto at the Regent Theatre.
Getting in
The published school roll is 518 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
How does the school support pupils who are below the expected standard in literacy? What specific activities take place during the Bluey Club sessions?
What Ofsted said about Gusford Community Primary School
Overview
Pupils enjoy attending this school, where core values such as kindness and responsibility are deeply embedded in the ethos. The report describes the school as “rapidly improving,” with an “ambitious and carefully sequenced curriculum” that prepares pupils well for future education. Personal development is highlighted as a particular strength, with pupils demonstrating maturity, respect, and a strong sense of community pride.
Strengths
- Personal development is “exemplary,” with pupils showing “genuine kindness and understanding” and receiving excellent preparation for life in modern Britain.
- The curriculum is “ambitious and carefully sequenced,” enabling pupils to “make connections across different subjects” and build key knowledge over time.
- Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities receive “effective support” and access the same high expectations as their peers.
- The early years provision is “well planned,” with staff using “wide and ambitious vocabulary” to prepare children effectively for Year 1.
- Staff feel “valued by leaders,” who have created a “climate of trust” and robustly support staff well-being.
Areas to improve
- Curriculum monitoring checks are “in their infancy” and not yet well established; staff require support to ensure these are undertaken “consistently and rigorously.”
- Pupils are not routinely exposed to a “rich, diverse and engaging literary diet,” which limits their reading experience, fluency, and range of genres.
Safeguarding
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 | 48% |
| 2023/24 | 55% |
| 2024/25 | 55% |
| 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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