Witnesham Primary School
Ipswich, IP6 9EX · Suffolk · primary school
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164th 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 4,112 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 0.8/10 among them, against 2.1/10 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 | 40% | 1.10 |
| 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.
Witnesham 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 0.0%, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in January 2023. Narrow the comparison to the schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 0.8 out of 10 among them, against 2.1 out of 10 nationally.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils participate in swimming, the National Cycling Proficiency scheme, and local sports tournaments.
Getting in
The published school roll is 90 pupils against a stated capacity of 105. 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 strategies are used to improve reading outcomes for the cohort? How does the school maintain its Good rating following the 2023 inspection?
What Ofsted said about Witnesham Primary School
Overview
Pupils “flourish” at this school, where kindness is “evident throughout” and children feel happy and safe. Leaders have created an “ambitious curriculum” that allows pupils to build knowledge over time, supported by high staff morale and effective governance.
Strengths
- Pupils enjoy “positive relationships with adults” and “look out for one another,” with bullying being rare.
- The curriculum is well-structured, ensuring pupils do not repeat topics and can “successfully tackle more-complex ideas.”
- Staff use quizzes and questions to address misconceptions, providing extra help for those falling behind.
- Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities receive “well tailored” support and learn confidently.
- Governors “question leaders’ actions” to ensure decisions benefit pupils, contributing to high staff morale.
Areas to improve
- Leaders must ensure all pupils have reading books “well matched to the phonics they know” to develop fluency and accuracy.
- Leaders should ensure all staff receive training to possess the “subject and pedagogical knowledge needed to deliver all areas of the curriculum effectively.”
- The school should provide more opportunities for pupils to “develop their talents and interests through the enrichment opportunities.”
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are “effective,” with a “robust culture” ensuring pupils are kept safe through regular training and prompt action on concerns.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 62% |
| 2023/24 | 60% |
| 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
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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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