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Witnesham Primary School

High Road, Ipswich, Suffolk, IP6 9EX

Good

Inspected 9 November 2022

Good
Ofsted
55%
KS2 expected
Primary
Phase
4–11
Ages
88
Pupils
Mixed
Gender
Community school
Type

About Witnesham Primary School

Witnesham Primary School is a community school in Ipswich, Suffolk, England, for pupils aged 4–11. It has 88 pupils on roll. Its most recent Ofsted inspection (9 November 2022) rated it Good. At the end of Key Stage 2, 55% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths. 10% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 2.2% 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
88 / 105 (84%)
Sixth Form
Does not have a sixth form
Nursery
No Nursery Classes
Religious Character
Does not apply
Last Ofsted Inspection
9 November 2022

Pupil profile

2023/24

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

10%
Free school meals
2.2%
EAL
2.3%
SEN support
20.4%
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)

55%
Expected standard (RWM)
0%
Higher standard (RWM)
106
Avg reading score
103
Avg maths score

Attendance

4.1%
Overall absence
5.1%
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.

6.8
Teachers (FTE)
↑ +0.5 vs 2023/24
12.9
Pupils per teacher
↓ -1.4 vs 2023/24
3.71
Teaching assistants (FTE)
↓ -1.2 vs 2023/24
£43,688
Avg teacher salary
Mean · 38% on leadership pay
↑ +£3,184 vs 2023/24
0
Teacher vacancies
0% rate
→ 0 vs 2023/24
1.8
Leadership (FTE)
↓ -0.5 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.

£8,275
Spend per pupil
£8,106
Income per pupil
55%
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
High Road, Ipswich, Suffolk, IP6 9EX
Phone
01473785252
Headteacher
Hannah Evans

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Frequently asked questions

What type of school is Witnesham Primary School?
Witnesham Primary School is a community school in Ipswich, Suffolk, England, for pupils aged 4–11.
How many pupils does Witnesham Primary School have?
Witnesham Primary School has 88 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.
What is Witnesham Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Witnesham Primary School was rated Good at its most recent Ofsted inspection (9 November 2022).
How does Witnesham Primary School perform at Key Stage 2 (SATs)?
55% of pupils at Witnesham Primary School met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths at the end of Key Stage 2.
Where is Witnesham Primary School?
Witnesham Primary School is located at High Road, Ipswich, Suffolk, IP6 9EX.

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