The Oaks Primary School
Ipswich, IP2 0NR · Suffolk · primary school
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25th 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 — 6.9/10 against 2,176 of them, against 5.7/10 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 | 67.0 · 57 | 40% | 2.28 |
| Ofsted | 96 | 35% | 3.37 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 8.0 · 57 | 25% | 1.43 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
The Oaks Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 67.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 8.0% of pupils, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Outstanding in November 2024. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (6.9 out of 10 against similar schools, 5.7 out of 10 against all schools).
Beyond the classroom
The school offers a breakfast club and an after-school club.
Getting in
The published school roll is 449 pupils against a stated capacity of 434. 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? How are the breakfast and after-school clubs structured to support daily routines?
What Ofsted said about The Oaks Primary School
Overview
The Oaks Primary School has taken effective action to maintain the standards identified at the previous inspection, which judged the school outstanding for overall effectiveness. Pupils achieve well in national tests and develop excellent communication skills, respectful relationships, and positive attitudes towards learning. The school fosters a strong sense of belonging and prepares pupils well for the future through high-quality pastoral support and an ambitious curriculum.
Strengths
- Pupils, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities and those who speak English as an additional language, ‘achieve exceptionally well from their starting points’.
- The curriculum is ‘well considered and ambitious’, with well-structured lessons ensuring pupils recap prior learning and use chants to help knowledge ‘stick in their mind’.
- Children get off to a ‘fantastic start in the early years’, developing independence through familiar routines and high-quality interactions.
- Staff teach phonics with precision, quickly identifying and supporting pupils who are not keeping up, resulting in gained confidence and fluency in reading.
- Pupils’ behaviour is ‘exemplary’, with high attendance rates driven by the clear expectation that ‘every day counts’.
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 | 64% |
| 2023/24 | 65% |
| 2024/25 | 67% |
| 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
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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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