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Sidegate Primary School
Sidegate Lane, Ipswich, Suffolk, IP4 4JD, Suffolk
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
19.3 / 100
Bottom 19%
Better than 19% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
652
Capacity
659
Ages
4–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
99%
Summary
With a "Good" rating from Ofsted, this primary school demonstrates solid performance, particularly with 51% of students meeting expected standards in reading, writing, and maths at KS2, placing it in the top 80% nationally. However, only 2% of pupils achieve the higher standard, indicating room for improvement in challenging students to reach their full potential. Parent satisfaction and community engagement are also key strengths to consider.
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Last inspected: 15 March 2017Older inspection ⓘLeadership & 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%. | 51% | Bottom 20% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 2% | Bottom 21% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British54.8%
White Other14.9%
Asian Indian4.4%
Other3.5%
Mixed Other3.4%
Mixed W+B Carib.2.9%
Asian Bangladeshi2.6%
Mixed W+Asian2.0%
Mixed W+B African1.8%
Black African1.8%
Asian Other1.7%
Gypsy/Roma0.8%
Asian Pakistani0.3%
Black Caribbean0.3%
White Irish0.2%
Asian Chinese0.2%
Location
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52.06594, 1.18056 · IP4 4JD
School details
Local authoritySuffolk
RegionEast of England
URN140822
School typeAcademy sponsor led
Websitewww.sidegate.net
Frequently asked questions
What is Sidegate Primary School rated by Ofsted?
Sidegate Primary School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 15 March 2017.
Is Sidegate Primary School a good school?
Sidegate Primary School scores 19.3/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 19% 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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