SchoolScoresGorseland Primary School
Community school · Primary, ages 3 to 11 · Mixed · Nursery class
Deben Avenue, Martlesham Heath, Gorseland, Ipswich, IP5 3QR
01473 623790 · School website · Map and directions
Ofsted inspection
Ofsted report card from the inspection that started on 9 December 2025 , published 26 January 2026.
In short: 7 expected, and safeguarding met.
Since November 2025 Ofsted grades each area on a five-point scale instead of giving one overall grade. How report cards work.
| Area | Grade |
|---|---|
| SafeguardingWhether pupils are kept safe. Met or not met. | Met |
| InclusionHow well the school supports disadvantaged pupils and pupils with special educational needs. | Expected standard Middle of five grades. Meets the standard Ofsted expects. |
| Curriculum and teachingWhat pupils are taught and how well they are taught it. | Expected standard Middle of five grades. Meets the standard Ofsted expects. |
| AchievementHow well pupils learn and the results they get. | Expected standard Middle of five grades. Meets the standard Ofsted expects. |
| Attendance and behaviourWhether pupils come to school and how they behave. | Expected standard Middle of five grades. Meets the standard Ofsted expects. |
| Personal development and wellbeingPupils' wider development, character and wellbeing. | Expected standard Middle of five grades. Meets the standard Ofsted expects. |
| Early yearsNursery and reception classes. | Expected standard Middle of five grades. Meets the standard Ofsted expects. |
| Leadership and governanceHow well leaders and governors run the school. | Expected standard Middle of five grades. Meets the standard Ofsted expects. |
Read the full Ofsted reports for this school
Source: Ofsted state-funded schools inspection data.
What parents say
130 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 10 November 2025 and 6 April 2026.
Ipswich comparisons use the 3 of its 62 state primary schools with comparable results. The other 59 have no published Parent View results (Ofsted only publishes a survey once at least 10 parents answer) or used Ofsted's newer questions, which we don't compare with the older ones.
| Statement | This school | Ipswich | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| My child is happy at this school 3rd highest of 3 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Ipswich. Higher than 23% of 1,091 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 85% | 89% | 83% |
| My child feels safe at this school 3rd highest of 3 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Ipswich. Higher than 14% of 1,091 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 81% | 86% | 85% |
| The school makes sure pupils are well behaved 3rd highest of 3 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Ipswich. Higher than 14% of 1,091 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 68% | 76% | 78% |
| Bullying was dealt with quickly and effectivelyOf 34 parents whose child had been bullied 5th highest of 6 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Suffolk. Higher than 25% of 329 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 29% | – | 43% |
| Concerns were dealt with properlyOf 113 parents who had raised a concern 3rd highest of 3 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Ipswich. Higher than 15% of 1,062 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 65% | 71% | 74% |
| My child with SEND gets the support they needOf 31 parents of children with SEND 8th highest of 10 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Suffolk. Higher than 21% of 552 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 55% | – | 63% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent 3rd highest of 3 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Ipswich. Higher than 18% of 1,091 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 79%said yes | 85% | 83% |
Parents choose whether to take part, so these answers may not represent all families (Ofsted puts the response rate at 27%). Figures are the share who agree or strongly agree. England figures are all parents answering the same questions over the same period, for state-funded schools. Ipswich figures pool parents at the Ipswich schools compared, from each school's latest survey, so survey dates differ between schools. The scales run from lower (left) to higher (right) agreement, and the dot marks this school among state schools of the same phase that used the same survey questions. The third it falls in is coloured: green for the top third, amber the middle, red the bottom. Source: Ofsted Parent View management information.
Results
Key stage 2 (SATs, age 11), 2024/25
67 pupils in this year group.
63% — 4 points above the Suffolk average, and about the same as the England average.
| Measure | This school | Suffolk | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths | 63% | 59% | 62% |
| Reached the higher standard in reading, writing and maths | 10% | 7% | 8% |
| Met the expected standard in reading | 76% | 73% | 75% |
| Met the expected standard in writing | 69% | 70% | 72% |
| Met the expected standard in maths | 76% | 71% | 74% |
| Average reading scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 106 | 105 | 106 |
| Average maths scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 107 | 104 | 105 |
Source: DfE key stage 2 performance tables, 2024/25. England figures are for state-funded schools.
Admissions
Apply through the council where you live, even if the school is in a different council area. This school is in Suffolk. The national closing date for primary applications is 15 January, and offers are sent on 16 April.
How hard is it to get in?
For the September 2026 intake there were about one first-choice application for every place.
| Places offered | 42 |
|---|---|
| Families who put it first | 41 |
| Of those, offered a place | 41 (100%) |
| Families who listed it at all | 93 |
First-choice applications per place: 2024: 1.0 · 2025: 1.0 · 2026: 1.0
This isn't your chance of getting a place. That depends on the school's admissions rules (for example siblings, distance or faith) and where you live. Source: DfE applications and offers, September 2026 intake.
Pupils, staff and SEND
Specialist SEND provision: this school has a SEN unit with 30 places for moderate learning difficulties. These places are usually allocated through the council's SEND team.
| Pupils | This school | Suffolk | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eligible for free school meals in the last 6 years 51st highest of 62 state primary schools in Ipswich. Higher than 19% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 10.5% | 23.4%* | 26.3% |
| With an education, health and care plan 7th highest of 62 state primary schools in Ipswich. Higher than 94% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 8.1% | 3.2%* | 3.5% |
| Receiving special educational needs support 58th highest of 62 state primary schools in Ipswich. Higher than 9% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 7.7% | 14.7%* | 15.0% |
| English as an additional language 34th highest of 62 state primary schools in Ipswich. Higher than 49% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 9.5% | 12.6%* | 23.4% |
| Overall absence (sessions missed) Joint 20th lowest of 62 state primary schools in Ipswich. Lower than 70% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 4.3% | 5.2%* | 5.2% |
| Persistently absent (missed 10% or more) 23rd lowest of 62 state primary schools in Ipswich. Lower than 71% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 8.4% | 12.1%* | 13.0% |
| Suspensions per 100 pupils 36th lowest of 62 state primary schools in Ipswich. Lower than 26% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 3.1 | 5.1 | 2.5 |
| Pupils suspended at least once Joint 38th lowest of 62 state primary schools in Ipswich. Lower than 28% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 1.4% | 1.9% | 1.1% |
| Pupils permanently excluded0 pupils | 0.00% | 0.08% | 0.03% |
| Pupils per teacher Joint 26th highest of 62 state primary schools in Ipswich. Higher than 45% of 16,642 state primary schools in England. | 20.2 | 19.8 | 20.7 |
| Pupils per adult (teachers and support staff) Joint 46th highest of 62 state primary schools in Ipswich. Higher than 20% of 16,653 state primary schools in England. | 8.9 | 10.4 | 10.6 |
| Teachers who left during the year Joint 48th highest of 52 state primary schools in Ipswich. Higher than 0% of 15,063 state primary schools in England. | 0.0% | 15.0%* | 14.4%* |
Comparisons are with primary schools. Scales run from lower (left) to higher (right) figures. For absence and suspensions lower is better, so their scales run green to red; blue scales describe the school's pupils and staff and aren't good or bad. * Calculated by SchoolScores from the council's or England's schools, weighted by pupils (or teachers, for turnover); other figures are published by DfE. Sources: DfE school census 2024/25; DfE pupil absence 2024/25; DfE suspensions and permanent exclusions 2024/25; DfE school workforce census 2025/26; DfE teacher turnover 2024/25.
SEND provision: Get Information about Schools (DfE).
Nearby primary schools
- Birchwood Primary School 0.4 miles · Ofsted: Outstanding (2016), confirmed 2022 · 73% met expected standard (KS2)
- Martlesham Primary Academy 0.7 miles · Ofsted: Good (2018), confirmed 2024 · 75% met expected standard (KS2)
- Cedarwood Primary School 1.0 miles · Ofsted: Good (2013), confirmed 2023 · 57% met expected standard (KS2)
- Heath Primary School, Kesgrave 1.3 miles · Ofsted: Good (2023) · 58% met expected standard (KS2)
- Bealings School 1.6 miles · Ofsted: Good (2024) · 53% met expected standard (KS2)
- Kyson Primary School 2.4 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2024, before conversion) · 65% met expected standard (KS2)
- Bucklesham Primary School 2.4 miles · Ofsted: Good (2024) · 71% met expected standard (KS2)
- Broke Hall Community Primary School 2.5 miles · Ofsted: Good (2023) · 74% met expected standard (KS2)
- Waldringfield Primary School 2.6 miles · Ofsted: Requires improvement (2023, before conversion) · 91% met expected standard (KS2)
- St Mary's CofE Primary School, Woodbridge 2.9 miles · Ofsted: Good (2013, before conversion), confirmed 2024 · 73% met expected standard (KS2)
Straight-line distance. Distance isn't the same as a catchment area.
Questions parents ask
What is Gorseland Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Gorseland Primary School was inspected under Ofsted's report card format in 9 December 2025. Report cards grade each area on a five-point scale instead of giving one overall grade. Its grades were 7 expected, and safeguarding was met.
How did Gorseland Primary School do in its SATs?
In 2024/25, 63% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, about the same as the England average of 62%.
Would parents recommend Gorseland Primary School?
79% of the 130 parents who answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 10 November 2025 and 6 April 2026 said they would recommend Gorseland Primary School to another parent. Parents choose whether to respond, so this may not represent all families.
Is Gorseland Primary School oversubscribed?
For the September 2026 intake, 41 families put Gorseland Primary School as their first choice for 42 places: about one first-choice application for every place. 41 of those families were offered a place. Whether you get a place depends on the school's admissions rules and where you live.
Sources
- School details: Get Information about Schools (DfE), 26 September 2026. URN 124625.
- Inspections: Ofsted management information, data to 31 August 2026.
- Parent views: Ofsted Parent View, 10 November 2025 to 6 April 2026.
- Results: DfE school performance tables, Key stage 2 2024/25.
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Page updated 26 September 2026.