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Bildeston Primary School

Newberry Road, Ipswich, Suffolk, IP7 7ES

Good

Inspected 29 September 2022

Good
Ofsted
73%
KS2 expected
Primary
Phase
4–11
Ages
119
Pupils
Mixed
Gender
Community school
Type

About Bildeston Primary School

Bildeston Primary School is a community school in Ipswich, Suffolk, England, for pupils aged 4–11. It has 119 pupils on roll. Its most recent Ofsted inspection (29 September 2022) rated it Good. At the end of Key Stage 2, 73% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths. 23.1% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 2.6% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority
Suffolk →
School Type
Community school
Phase
Primary
Age Range
Ages 4–11
Gender
Mixed
Pupils / Capacity
119 / 140 (85%)
Sixth Form
Does not have a sixth form
Nursery
No Nursery Classes
Religious Character
Does not apply
Last Ofsted Inspection
29 September 2022

Pupil profile

2023/24

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

23.1%
Free school meals
2.6%
EAL
2.5%
SEN support
13.4%
EHC plan

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

Results & performance

2023/24

Official Department for Education results, pupil destinations and attendance.

SATs results (Key Stage 2)

73%
Expected standard (RWM)
13%
Higher standard (RWM)
108
Avg reading score
106
Avg maths score

Attendance

4.4%
Overall absence
7.8%
Persistent absence

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.

Workforce

2024/25

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

5.51
Teachers (FTE)
↓ -0.6 vs 2023/24
21.6
Pupils per teacher
↑ +2.1 vs 2023/24
6.77
Teaching assistants (FTE)
↑ +2.1 vs 2023/24
£42,754
Avg teacher salary
Mean · 14% on leadership pay
↑ +£1,479 vs 2023/24
0
Teacher vacancies
0% rate
→ 0 vs 2023/24
1
Leadership (FTE)
→ 0.0 vs 2023/24

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.

School finances

2024-25

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

£8,989
Spend per pupil
£8,662
Income per pupil
47%
Spent on teaching staff

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
Newberry Road, Ipswich, Suffolk, IP7 7ES
Phone
01449740269
Headteacher
Julia Shaw

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Frequently asked questions

What type of school is Bildeston Primary School?
Bildeston Primary School is a community school in Ipswich, Suffolk, England, for pupils aged 4–11.
How many pupils does Bildeston Primary School have?
Bildeston Primary School has 119 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.
What is Bildeston Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Bildeston Primary School was rated Good at its most recent Ofsted inspection (29 September 2022).
How does Bildeston Primary School perform at Key Stage 2 (SATs)?
73% of pupils at Bildeston Primary School met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths at the end of Key Stage 2.
Where is Bildeston Primary School?
Bildeston Primary School is located at Newberry Road, Ipswich, Suffolk, IP7 7ES.

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