SchoolScoresSt John's CofE Voluntary Aided Primary School, Ipswich
Voluntary aided school · Primary, ages 4 to 11 · Mixed · Church of England
Victory Road, St John's CEVA Primary School, Ipswich, IP4 4LE
01473 727554 · School website · Map and directions
Ofsted inspection
Ofsted rated this school Good at the inspection that started on 24 April 2018.
This inspection used Ofsted's older format with four grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires improvement and Inadequate. Newer inspections use report cards. What changed.
| Area | Grade |
|---|---|
| Quality of education | Good |
| Outcomes for pupils | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Outstanding |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Early years | Outstanding |
| Safeguarding | Effective |
Since then, a shorter ungraded inspection on 28 February 2024: Ofsted found the school was still Good and may be improving, so its next inspection will be a full graded one.
Read the full Ofsted reports for this school
Source: Ofsted state-funded schools inspection data.
What parents say
85 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 1 January 2024 and 6 January 2025.
Ipswich comparisons use the 36 of its 62 state primary schools with comparable results. The other 26 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 Joint 15th highest of 36 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Ipswich. Higher than 47% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 95% | 93% | 88% |
| My child feels safe at this school Joint 11th highest of 36 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Ipswich. Higher than 52% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 96% | 94% | 90% |
| The school makes sure pupils are well behaved 3rd highest of 36 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Ipswich. Higher than 88% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 99% | 89% | 84% |
| Bullying was dealt with quickly and effectivelyOf 15 parents whose child had been bullied Joint 14th highest of 20 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Ipswich. Higher than 44% of 6,022 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 53% | 59% | 50% |
| Concerns were dealt with properlyOf 56 parents who had raised a concern Joint 18th highest of 34 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Ipswich. Higher than 45% of 8,398 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 82% | 82% | 76% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent Joint 18th highest of 36 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Ipswich. Higher than 41% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 89%said yes | 89% | 84% |
Parents choose whether to take part, so these answers may not represent all families. 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. This survey used Ofsted's previous Parent View questions, which changed in November 2025. Source: Ofsted Parent View management information.
Results
Key stage 2 (SATs, age 11), 2024/25
30 pupils in this year group.
87% — 28 points above the Suffolk average, and 25 points above the England average.
| Measure | This school | Suffolk | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths | 87% | 59% | 62% |
| Reached the higher standard in reading, writing and maths | 0% | 7% | 8% |
| Met the expected standard in reading | 97% | 73% | 75% |
| Met the expected standard in writing | 90% | 70% | 72% |
| Met the expected standard in maths | 97% | 71% | 74% |
| Average reading scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 110 | 105 | 106 |
| Average maths scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 111 | 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 | 30 |
|---|---|
| Families who put it first | 29 |
| Of those, offered a place | 27 (93%) |
| Families who listed it at all | 63 |
First-choice applications per place: 2024: 0.9 · 2025: 0.8 · 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.
This is a Church of England school. When it has more applicants than places it can give priority to families of the faith, for example those who can show regular worship. Check the school's admissions policy to see how places are allocated.
Pupils, staff and SEND
| Pupils | This school | Suffolk | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eligible for free school meals in the last 6 years 62nd highest of 62 state primary schools in Ipswich. Higher than 0% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 1.4% | 23.4%* | 26.3% |
| With an education, health and care plan 54th highest of 62 state primary schools in Ipswich. Higher than 16% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 1.4% | 3.2%* | 3.5% |
| Receiving special educational needs support 51st highest of 62 state primary schools in Ipswich. Higher than 20% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 10.0% | 14.7%* | 15.0% |
| English as an additional language Joint 28th highest of 62 state primary schools in Ipswich. Higher than 62% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 15.7% | 12.6%* | 23.4% |
| Overall absence (sessions missed) 10th lowest of 62 state primary schools in Ipswich. Lower than 81% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 4.0% | 5.2%* | 5.2% |
| Persistently absent (missed 10% or more) 21st lowest of 62 state primary schools in Ipswich. Lower than 73% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 8.2% | 12.1%* | 13.0% |
| Suspensions per 100 pupils Joint 1st lowest of 62 state primary schools in Ipswich. Lower than 69% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 0.0 | 5.1 | 2.5 |
| Pupils suspended at least once Joint 1st lowest of 62 state primary schools in Ipswich. Lower than 69% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 0.0% | 1.9% | 1.1% |
| Pupils permanently excluded0 pupils | 0.00% | 0.08% | 0.03% |
| Pupils per teacher 12th highest of 62 state primary schools in Ipswich. Higher than 77% of 16,642 state primary schools in England. | 23.0 | 19.8 | 20.7 |
| Pupils per adult (teachers and support staff) 8th highest of 62 state primary schools in Ipswich. Higher than 83% of 16,653 state primary schools in England. | 12.9 | 10.4 | 10.6 |
| Teachers who left during the year 12th highest of 52 state primary schools in Ipswich. Higher than 80% of 15,063 state primary schools in England. | 23.3% | 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.
Nearby primary schools
- Sidegate Primary School 0.3 miles · Ofsted: Good (2017), confirmed 2022 · 51% met expected standard (KS2)
- St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Ipswich 0.4 miles · Ofsted: Outstanding (2024) · 75% met expected standard (KS2)
- Rushmere Hall Primary School 0.6 miles · Ofsted: Good (2017, before conversion), confirmed, may be improving 2024 · 59% met expected standard (KS2)
- Clifford Community Primary School and Nursery 0.6 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2024) · 57% met expected standard (KS2)
- Britannia Primary School and Nursery 0.7 miles · Ofsted: Good (2023) · 63% met expected standard (KS2)
- St Helen's Primary School 0.9 miles · Ofsted: Good (2012, before conversion), confirmed 2023 · 53% met expected standard (KS2)
- Rose Hill Primary 0.9 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2025) · 59% met expected standard (KS2)
- St Margaret's CEVAP School, Ipswich 1.1 miles · Ofsted: Good (2014), confirmed, may be improving 2024 · 63% met expected standard (KS2)
- Broke Hall Community Primary School 1.3 miles · Ofsted: Good (2023) · 74% met expected standard (KS2)
- Cliff Lane Primary School 1.4 miles · Ofsted: Good (2024) · 74% met expected standard (KS2)
Straight-line distance. Distance isn't the same as a catchment area.
Questions parents ask
What is St John's CofE Voluntary Aided Primary School, Ipswich's Ofsted rating?
St John's CofE Voluntary Aided Primary School, Ipswich was rated Good by Ofsted at its inspection in 24 April 2018. At a shorter ungraded inspection in 28 February 2024, Ofsted found the school was still Good and may be improving, so its next inspection will be a full graded one.
How did St John's CofE Voluntary Aided Primary School, Ipswich do in its SATs?
In 2024/25, 87% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, 25 points above the England average of 62%.
Would parents recommend St John's CofE Voluntary Aided Primary School, Ipswich?
89% of the 85 parents who answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 1 January 2024 and 6 January 2025 said they would recommend St John's CofE Voluntary Aided Primary School, Ipswich to another parent. Parents choose whether to respond, so this may not represent all families.
Is St John's CofE Voluntary Aided Primary School, Ipswich oversubscribed?
For the September 2026 intake, 29 families put St John's CofE Voluntary Aided Primary School, Ipswich as their first choice for 30 places: about one first-choice application for every place. 27 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 124781.
- Inspections: Ofsted management information, data to 31 August 2026.
- Parent views: Ofsted Parent View, 1 January 2024 to 6 January 2025.
- Results: DfE school performance tables, Key stage 2 2024/25.
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Page updated 26 September 2026.