How many pupils does Piper's Vale Primary - A Paradigm Academy have?

Piper's Vale Primary - A Paradigm Academy has 345 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.

What is Piper's Vale Primary - A Paradigm Academy's Ofsted rating?

Piper's Vale Primary - A Paradigm Academy was rated Good at its most recent Ofsted inspection (15 February 2022).

How does Piper's Vale Primary - A Paradigm Academy perform at Key Stage 2 (SATs)?

44% of pupils at Piper's Vale Primary - A Paradigm Academy met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths at the end of Key Stage 2.

Is Piper's Vale Primary - A Paradigm Academy part of an academy trust?

Yes — Piper's Vale Primary - A Paradigm Academy is part of PARADIGM TRUST.

Where is Piper's Vale Primary - A Paradigm Academy?

Piper's Vale Primary - A Paradigm Academy is located at Raeburn Road, Ipswich, Suffolk, IP3 0EW.

Piper's Vale Primary - A Paradigm Academy

Raeburn Road, Ipswich, Suffolk, IP3 0EW

Good

Inspected 15 February 2022

Good

Ofsted

44%

KS2 expected

Primary

Phase

3–11

Ages

345

Pupils

Mixed

Gender

Academy sponsor led

Type

About Piper's Vale Primary - A Paradigm Academy

Piper's Vale Primary - A Paradigm Academy is an academy sponsor led in Ipswich, Suffolk, England, for pupils aged 3–11. It has 345 pupils on roll. It is part of PARADIGM TRUST. Its most recent Ofsted inspection (15 February 2022) rated it Good. At the end of Key Stage 2, 44% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths. 47.6% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 31.3% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority: Suffolk →
School Type: Academy sponsor led
Phase: Primary
Age Range: Ages 3–11
Gender: Mixed
Pupils / Capacity: 345 / 472 (73%)
Sixth Form: Does not have a sixth form
Nursery: Has Nursery Classes
Religious Character: Does not apply
Last Ofsted Inspection: 15 February 2022

Pupil profile

2023/24

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

47.6%

Free school meals

31.3%

EAL

9.0%

SEN support

13.6%

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)

44%

Expected standard (RWM)

Higher standard (RWM)

102

Avg reading score

Avg maths score

Attendance

6.8%

Overall absence

16.8%

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.

17.1

Teachers (FTE)

↑ +4.0 vs 2023/24

32.2

Pupils per teacher

↓ -0.9 vs 2023/24

7.17

Teaching assistants (FTE)

↓ -3.5 vs 2023/24

£42,869

Avg teacher salary

Mean · 24% on leadership pay

↓ −£3,115 vs 2023/24

Teacher vacancies

0% rate

→ 0 vs 2023/24

4.5

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.

£8,624

Spend per pupil

£9,438

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: Raeburn Road, Ipswich, Suffolk, IP3 0EW
Phone: 01473320413
Head Teacher: Kimberly Morton
Website: http://pipersvaleacademy.paradigmtrust.org/

Academy Trust

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Frequently asked questions

What type of school is Piper's Vale Primary - A Paradigm Academy?: Piper's Vale Primary - A Paradigm Academy is an academy sponsor led in Ipswich, Suffolk, England, for pupils aged 3–11.
How many pupils does Piper's Vale Primary - A Paradigm Academy have?: Piper's Vale Primary - A Paradigm Academy has 345 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.
What is Piper's Vale Primary - A Paradigm Academy's Ofsted rating?: Piper's Vale Primary - A Paradigm Academy was rated Good at its most recent Ofsted inspection (15 February 2022).
How does Piper's Vale Primary - A Paradigm Academy perform at Key Stage 2 (SATs)?: 44% of pupils at Piper's Vale Primary - A Paradigm Academy met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths at the end of Key Stage 2.
Is Piper's Vale Primary - A Paradigm Academy part of an academy trust?: Yes — Piper's Vale Primary - A Paradigm Academy is part of PARADIGM TRUST.
Where is Piper's Vale Primary - A Paradigm Academy?: Piper's Vale Primary - A Paradigm Academy is located at Raeburn Road, Ipswich, Suffolk, IP3 0EW.

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