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Bucklesham Primary School

Main Road, Ipswich, Suffolk, IP10 0AX

Good

Inspected 9 July 2024

Good
Ofsted
71%
KS2 expected
Primary
Phase
4–11
Ages
92
Pupils
Mixed
Gender
Community school
Type

About Bucklesham Primary School

Bucklesham Primary School is a community school in Ipswich, Suffolk, England, for pupils aged 4–11. It has 92 pupils on roll. Its most recent Ofsted inspection (9 July 2024) rated it Good. At the end of Key Stage 2, 71% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths. 5.8% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 0% 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
92 / 105 (88%)
Sixth Form
Does not have a sixth form
Nursery
No Nursery Classes
Religious Character
Does not apply
Last Ofsted Inspection
9 July 2024

Pupil profile

2023/24

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

5.8%
Free school meals
0%
EAL
4.3%
SEN support
18.5%
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)

71%
Expected standard (RWM)
14%
Higher standard (RWM)
110
Avg reading score
103
Avg maths score

Attendance

4.7%
Overall absence
8.9%
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.

6.4
Teachers (FTE)
↑ +1.0 vs 2023/24
14.4
Pupils per teacher
↓ -2.5 vs 2023/24
3.25
Teaching assistants (FTE)
↓ -0.6 vs 2023/24
£42,432
Avg teacher salary
Mean · 14% on leadership pay
↑ +£1,743 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.

£7,158
Spend per pupil
£7,630
Income per pupil
51%
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
Main Road, Ipswich, Suffolk, IP10 0AX
Phone
01473659389
Headteacher
Rachael Rudge

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Frequently asked questions

What type of school is Bucklesham Primary School?
Bucklesham Primary School is a community school in Ipswich, Suffolk, England, for pupils aged 4–11.
How many pupils does Bucklesham Primary School have?
Bucklesham Primary School has 92 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.
What is Bucklesham Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Bucklesham Primary School was rated Good at its most recent Ofsted inspection (9 July 2024).
How does Bucklesham Primary School perform at Key Stage 2 (SATs)?
71% of pupils at Bucklesham Primary School met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths at the end of Key Stage 2.
Where is Bucklesham Primary School?
Bucklesham Primary School is located at Main Road, Ipswich, Suffolk, IP10 0AX.

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