How many pupils does Sprites Primary Academy have?

Sprites Primary Academy has 403 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.

What is Sprites Primary Academy's Ofsted rating?

Sprites Primary Academy was rated Good at its most recent Ofsted inspection (8 November 2022).

How does Sprites Primary Academy perform at Key Stage 2 (SATs)?

71% of pupils at Sprites Primary Academy met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths at the end of Key Stage 2.

Is Sprites Primary Academy part of an academy trust?

Yes — Sprites Primary Academy is part of REACH2 ACADEMY TRUST.

Where is Sprites Primary Academy?

Sprites Primary Academy is located at Stonechat Road, Ipswich, Suffolk, IP2 0SA.

Sprites Primary Academy

Stonechat Road, Ipswich, Suffolk, IP2 0SA

Good

Inspected 8 November 2022

Good

Ofsted

71%

KS2 expected

Primary

Phase

4–11

Ages

403

Pupils

Mixed

Gender

Academy sponsor led

Type

About Sprites Primary Academy

Sprites Primary Academy is an academy sponsor led in Ipswich, Suffolk, England, for pupils aged 4–11. It has 403 pupils on roll. It is part of REACH2 ACADEMY TRUST. Its most recent Ofsted inspection (8 November 2022) rated it Good. At the end of Key Stage 2, 71% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths. 27.1% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 17% 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: 403 / 420 (96%)
Sixth Form: Does not have a sixth form
Nursery: Has Nursery Classes
Religious Character: Does not apply
Last Ofsted Inspection: 8 November 2022

Pupil profile

2023/24

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

27.1%

Free school meals

17%

EAL

2.0%

SEN support

16.1%

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)

Higher standard (RWM)

104

Avg reading score

105

Avg maths score

Attendance

4.9%

Overall absence

12.4%

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.

17.54

Teachers (FTE)

↓ -0.5 vs 2023/24

23.7

Pupils per teacher

↑ +2.2 vs 2023/24

11.2

Teaching assistants (FTE)

↑ +0.7 vs 2023/24

£43,772

Avg teacher salary

Mean · 16% on leadership pay

↑ +£1,531 vs 2023/24

Teacher vacancies

0% rate

→ 0 vs 2023/24

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.

£5,303

Spend per pupil

£6,266

Income per pupil

50%

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: Stonechat Road, Ipswich, Suffolk, IP2 0SA
Phone: 01473685040
Head Teacher: David Ashley
Website: http://spritesacademy.org/

Academy Trust

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Frequently asked questions

What type of school is Sprites Primary Academy?: Sprites Primary Academy is an academy sponsor led in Ipswich, Suffolk, England, for pupils aged 4–11.
How many pupils does Sprites Primary Academy have?: Sprites Primary Academy has 403 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.
What is Sprites Primary Academy's Ofsted rating?: Sprites Primary Academy was rated Good at its most recent Ofsted inspection (8 November 2022).
How does Sprites Primary Academy perform at Key Stage 2 (SATs)?: 71% of pupils at Sprites Primary Academy met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths at the end of Key Stage 2.
Is Sprites Primary Academy part of an academy trust?: Yes — Sprites Primary Academy is part of REACH2 ACADEMY TRUST.
Where is Sprites Primary Academy?: Sprites Primary Academy is located at Stonechat Road, Ipswich, Suffolk, IP2 0SA.

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