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Gusford Community Primary School
Sheldrake Drive, Ipswich, Suffolk, IP2 9LQ, Suffolk
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
71.8 / 100
Top 28%
Better than 72% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
531
Capacity
630
Ages
4–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
84%
Summary
With a "Good" rating from Ofsted and a high parent satisfaction rate of 94%, this primary school demonstrates strong community support and engagement. It performs well in Key Stage 2, with 55% of students meeting expected standards in reading, writing, and mathematics, placing it in the top 74% of schools nationally. However, only 7% of students achieve the higher standard, indicating room for improvement in challenging all learners to excel.
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Last inspected: 12 November 2024Quality Of Education: GoodPersonal Development: OutstandingBehaviour & Attitudes: GoodLeadership & Management: Good
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%. | 55% | Bottom 26% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 7% | Bottom 47% UK |
Parent View (131 responses)
★★★★★4.4
My child feels safe
97%
My child is happy
97%
Good range of extra-curricular
97%
Good range of subjects
97%
School keeps me informed
96%
My child makes good progress
96%
Behaviour is good
96%
I'd recommend this school
94%
Progress is communicated
94%
School has high expectations
93%
School supports development
91%
School responds to concerns
62%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British80.2%
Black African4.1%
Mixed W+B Carib.3.8%
White Other3.8%
Mixed Other3.2%
Other2.1%
Mixed W+B African0.9%
Asian Indian0.8%
Black Other0.4%
Asian Pakistani0.4%
Mixed W+Asian0.2%
Location
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52.03795, 1.11780 · IP2 9LQ
School details
Local authoritySuffolk
RegionEast of England
URN139803
School typeAcademy sponsor led
Websitewww.gusfordprimary.net
Frequently asked questions
What is Gusford Community Primary School rated by Ofsted?
Gusford Community Primary School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 12 November 2024.
Is Gusford Community Primary School a good school?
Gusford Community Primary School scores 71.8/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 28% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
What do parents say about Gusford Community Primary School?
Based on 131 Ofsted Parent View responses, Gusford Community Primary School receives a satisfaction score of 87% across all parent survey questions.
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