Whitehouse Community Primary School
Ipswich, IP1 5JN · Suffolk · primary school
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147th 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.
Its results hold up when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — 3.0/10 against 2,062 of them, against 2.8/10 nationally. So this is not simply a reflection of who attends. 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 | 46.0 · 14 | 40% | 0.55 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 7.0 · 51 | 25% | 1.27 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Whitehouse Community Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 46.0% 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%, matching the national median of 7%. Its results are much the same when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds, so the gap is not explained by intake (3.0 out of 10 against similar schools, 2.8 out of 10 against all schools). Ofsted rated the school Good in November 2024.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join clubs including Book Club, Chess Club, and World Mythology, alongside sports such as Rounders, Girls Football, and Yoga. The school offers a breakfast club and an after-school club for wraparound care.
Getting in
The published school roll is 551 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 maths? What specific activities are included in the after-school club? How does the school maintain its Good rating following the 2024 inspection?
What Ofsted said about Whitehouse Community Primary School
Overview
Whitehouse Community Primary School has taken effective action to maintain the standards identified at its previous inspection. The school fosters an inclusive ethos where pupils from diverse backgrounds thrive, supported by high expectations and a strong sense of community. Leaders are determined to ensure all pupils receive the highest standard of education within a calm and peaceful environment.
Strengths
- The school’s inclusive ethos is praised, with pupils embracing diversity and building "character and confidence" through valued voices.
- Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) receive an "excellent standard of care" and make "remarkable" academic and social progress.
- Reading is prioritised from the start, with a rigorously followed phonics scheme helping pupils become "confident, fluent readers."
- Behaviour is described as "excellent," creating a calm atmosphere that enables effective learning and wide friendship groups.
- The curriculum is "well designed and ambitious," with teachers demonstrating strong subject knowledge and delivering high-quality work.
Areas to improve
- The school should "redouble its efforts to ensure all pupils attend school regularly," as irregular attendance prevents some groups from making expected progress.
- The approach to assessment must be "consistently applied across the curriculum" to ensure errors and misconceptions are picked up in all subjects.
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 | 51% |
| 2023/24 | 60% |
| 2024/25 | 46% |
| 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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