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Birchwood Primary School
Valiant Road, Martlesham Heath, Ipswich, Suffolk, IP5 3SP, Suffolk
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
94.4 / 100
Top 6%
Better than 94% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Outstanding
Pupils
206
Capacity
210
Ages
4–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
98%
Summary
With an Outstanding rating from Ofsted and exceptional performance in key stage 2 assessments, this primary school boasts 73% of pupils meeting expected standards in reading, writing, and maths, placing it in the top 28% nationally. The school's LocaleIQ score of 94.4 indicates it outperforms 94% of schools, reflecting strong parent satisfaction and community support. However, only 17% of pupils achieve the higher standard in KS2, suggesting room for improvement in challenging students further.
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Last inspected: 13 October 2016Exempt from re-inspection ⓘLeadership & Management: Outstanding
KS2 SATs Results
cohort size not published| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Expected standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of Year 6 pupils meeting the expected level in all three subjects. The key primary benchmark — needed for a confident secondary school start. National average ~61%. | 73% | Top 28% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 17% | Top 14% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British70.9%
Mixed Other9.7%
Mixed W+Asian3.4%
White Other3.4%
Asian Indian2.4%
Asian Pakistani1.9%
Asian Other1.0%
Other1.0%
Mixed W+B African0.5%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.5%
Gypsy/Roma0.5%
Asian Chinese0.5%
Location
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52.06032, 1.26949 · IP5 3SP
School details
Local authoritySuffolk
RegionEast of England
URN124681
School typeCommunity school
Websitewww.birchwoodprimary.co.uk/
Frequently asked questions
What is Birchwood Primary School rated by Ofsted?
Birchwood Primary School was rated "Outstanding" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 13 October 2016.
Is Birchwood Primary School a good school?
Birchwood Primary School scores 94.4/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 6% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
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