St John's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School, Ipswich
Ipswich, IP4 4LE · Suffolk · primary school
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57th 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 1,035 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 3.7/10 among them, against 6.3/10 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 | 87.0 · 96 | 40% | 3.82 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 0.0 · 10 | 25% | 0.26 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
St John's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School, Ipswich overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 87.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. However, 0.0% reached the higher standard, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in April 2024. Narrow the comparison to the schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 3.7 out of 10 among them, against 6.3 out of 10 nationally.
Getting in
The published school roll is 212 pupils against a stated capacity of 210. 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 not reaching the higher standard in core subjects? What specific strategies are used to raise attainment in the lower-performing areas identified in the intake comparison? How does the school manage class sizes when operating slightly over its designated capacity?
What Ofsted said about St John's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School, Ipswich
Overview
This ungraded inspection confirms the school remains ‘good’, with evidence suggesting it might achieve ‘outstanding’ if a graded inspection were conducted now. Pupils are described as ‘enthusiastic learners’ who are ‘well mannered, polite and respectful’, thriving in an environment where they ‘talk about their learning with pride’.
Strengths
- The curriculum is ‘highly ambitious’ and ‘delivers beyond the requirements of the national curriculum’, allowing pupils to develop ‘broad and deep knowledge’.
- Pupils ‘achieve highly in reading, writing and mathematics’, supported by teachers who demonstrate ‘significant expertise in the teaching of phonics’.
- ‘Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) receive the right help’, enabling them to ‘approach tasks with independence’.
- Behaviour is ‘impeccable’, with pupils who ‘listen attentively’ and ‘treat their peers with kindness’, resulting in ‘no disruption to learning’.
- Staff feel ‘supported by governors’ and appreciate the school’s ‘careful consideration of their workload’.
Areas to improve
- The report identifies no significant areas for improvement.
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 | 83% |
| 2023/24 | 77% |
| 2024/25 | 87% |
| 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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