Gusford Community Primary School

About Gusford Community Primary School

Gusford Community Primary School is an academy sponsor led in Ipswich, Suffolk, England, for pupils aged 4–11. It has 531 pupils on roll. It is part of THE ACTIVE LEARNING TRUST LIMITED. At the end of Key Stage 2, 55% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths. 33.2% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 7.1% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority

Suffolk →

School Type

Academy sponsor led

Phase

Primary

Age Range

Ages 4–11

Gender

Mixed

Pupils / Capacity

531 / 630 (84%)

Sixth Form

Does not have a sixth form

Nursery

Has Nursery Classes

Religious Character

Does not apply

Last Ofsted Inspection

12 November 2024

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

Sheldrake Drive, Ipswich, Suffolk, IP2 9LQ

Phone

01473682148

Head Teacher

Stephen Tapley

Website

www.gusfordprimary.net

Academy Trust

Frequently asked questions

What type of school is Gusford Community Primary School?

Gusford Community Primary School is an academy sponsor led in Ipswich, Suffolk, England, for pupils aged 4–11.

How many pupils does Gusford Community Primary School have?

Gusford Community Primary School has 531 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.

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

55% of pupils at Gusford Community Primary School met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths at the end of Key Stage 2.

Is Gusford Community Primary School part of an academy trust?

Yes — Gusford Community Primary School is part of THE ACTIVE LEARNING TRUST LIMITED.

Where is Gusford Community Primary School?

Gusford Community Primary School is located at Sheldrake Drive, Ipswich, Suffolk, IP2 9LQ.