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The Oaks Primary School

Aster Road, Ipswich, Suffolk, IP2 0NR

Not rated

Not yet inspected

Not inspected
Ofsted
67%
KS2 expected
Primary
Phase
3–11
Ages
451
Pupils
Mixed
Gender
Academy converter
Type

About The Oaks Primary School

The Oaks Primary School is an academy converter in Ipswich, Suffolk, England, for pupils aged 3–11. It has 451 pupils on roll. It is part of ASSET EDUCATION. At the end of Key Stage 2, 67% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths. 32.7% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 23.8% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority
Suffolk →
School Type
Academy converter
Phase
Primary
Age Range
Ages 3–11
Gender
Mixed
Pupils / Capacity
451 / 434 (104%) · over capacity
Sixth Form
Does not have a sixth form
Nursery
Has Nursery Classes
Religious Character
Does not apply

Pupil profile

2023/24

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

32.7%
Free school meals
23.8%
EAL
4.2%
SEN support
17.7%
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)

67%
Expected standard (RWM)
8%
Higher standard (RWM)
104
Avg reading score
104
Avg maths score

Attendance

4.0%
Overall absence
6.1%
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.

20.94
Teachers (FTE)
↓ -0.2 vs 2023/24
21.2
Pupils per teacher
↑ +0.2 vs 2023/24
18.29
Teaching assistants (FTE)
↓ -2.8 vs 2023/24
£45,626
Avg teacher salary
Mean · 13% on leadership pay
↓ −£1,024 vs 2023/24
0
Teacher vacancies
0% rate
→ 0 vs 2023/24
3
Leadership (FTE)
↓ -1.0 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.

£5,822
Spend per pupil
£6,853
Income per pupil
45%
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
Aster Road, Ipswich, Suffolk, IP2 0NR
Phone
01473684994
Head Teacher
Philip Palmer

Academy Trust

ASSET EDUCATION →

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Frequently asked questions

What type of school is The Oaks Primary School?
The Oaks Primary School is an academy converter in Ipswich, Suffolk, England, for pupils aged 3–11.
How many pupils does The Oaks Primary School have?
The Oaks Primary School has 451 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.
How does The Oaks Primary School perform at Key Stage 2 (SATs)?
67% of pupils at The Oaks Primary School met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths at the end of Key Stage 2.
Is The Oaks Primary School part of an academy trust?
Yes — The Oaks Primary School is part of ASSET EDUCATION.
Where is The Oaks Primary School?
The Oaks Primary School is located at Aster Road, Ipswich, Suffolk, IP2 0NR.

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