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St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Ipswich
Woodbridge Road, Ipswich, Suffolk, IP4 4EU, Suffolk
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
96.1 / 100
Top 4%
Better than 96% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Outstanding
Pupils
212
Capacity
210
Ages
4–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
101%
Faith
Roman Catholic
Summary
With an Outstanding rating from Ofsted and a LocaleIQ score that surpasses 96% of schools, this primary school demonstrates exceptional performance and strong parent satisfaction. The school boasts impressive KS2 results, with 75% of pupils meeting expected standards in reading, writing, and maths, placing it in the top 24% nationally. While specific data on progress measures is limited, the strong overall performance suggests a positive learning environment.
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Last inspected: 5 March 2024Quality Of Education: OutstandingPersonal Development: OutstandingBehaviour & Attitudes: OutstandingLeadership & 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%. | 75% | Top 24% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 25% | Top 4% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British38.2%
White Other13.7%
Asian Indian11.8%
Black African11.8%
Mixed Other4.7%
Mixed W+B Carib.4.2%
Other3.8%
Black Caribbean2.4%
Mixed W+B African1.9%
Black Other1.9%
Asian Other1.4%
Mixed W+Asian0.9%
White Irish0.9%
Asian Bangladeshi0.9%
Asian Chinese0.5%
traveller_irish0.5%
Location
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52.06103, 1.17564 · IP4 4EU
School details
Local authoritySuffolk
RegionEast of England
URN145382
School typeAcademy converter
Frequently asked questions
What is St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Ipswich rated by Ofsted?
St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Ipswich was rated "Outstanding" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 5 March 2024.
Is St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Ipswich a good school?
St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Ipswich scores 96.1/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 4% 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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