Gorseland Primary School

About Gorseland Primary School

Gorseland Primary School is a community school in IPSWICH, Suffolk, England, for pupils aged 3–11. It has 483 pupils on roll. Its most recent Ofsted inspection (17 May 2023) rated it Requires Improvement. At the end of Key Stage 2, 63% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths. 10.4% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 15.6% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority

Suffolk →

School Type

Community school

Phase

Primary

Age Range

Ages 3–11

Gender

Mixed

Pupils / Capacity

483 / 502 (96%)

Sixth Form

Does not have a sixth form

Nursery

Has Nursery Classes

Religious Character

Does not apply

Last Ofsted Inspection

17 May 2023

Who attends this school — useful context if you’re considering teaching here.

Source: DfE School Census, 2023/24, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

Official Department for Education results, pupil destinations and attendance.

Source: Department for Education performance tables, 2023/24, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Some independent schools’ qualifications (e.g. IGCSEs) are not all reflected in these figures.

Staffing at this school, with the trend over recent years — useful if you’re considering working here.

Data for the 2024/25 academic year (trend lines show 3 years). Source: DfE School Workforce Census, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. State-funded schools only.

How this school is funded and where the money goes — per pupil.

Source: DfE school finance returns (CFR for council-maintained schools, AAR for academies), 2024-25, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Per-pupil figures are calculated from total income/expenditure.

Contact Details

Address

Deben Avenue, IPSWICH, Suffolk, IP5 3QR

Phone

01473623790

Headteacher

Elizabeth Green

Website

https://www.gorseland.net

Frequently asked questions

What type of school is Gorseland Primary School?

Gorseland Primary School is a community school in IPSWICH, Suffolk, England, for pupils aged 3–11.

How many pupils does Gorseland Primary School have?

Gorseland Primary School has 483 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.

What is Gorseland Primary School's Ofsted rating?

Gorseland Primary School was rated Requires Improvement at its most recent Ofsted inspection (17 May 2023).

How does Gorseland Primary School perform at Key Stage 2 (SATs)?

63% of pupils at Gorseland Primary School met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths at the end of Key Stage 2.

Where is Gorseland Primary School?

Gorseland Primary School is located at Deben Avenue, IPSWICH, Suffolk, IP5 3QR.