SchoolScoresSt Margaret's CEVAP School, Ipswich
Voluntary aided school · Primary, ages 4 to 11 · Mixed · Church of England
Bolton Lane, Ipswich, IP4 2BT
01473 251613 · School website · Map and directions
Ofsted inspection
Ofsted rated this school Good at the inspection that started on 22 October 2014.
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 |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Early years | Good |
Since then, a shorter ungraded inspection on 16 May 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
58 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 2 April 2024 and 7 April 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% | 89% |
| My child feels safe at this school Joint 7th highest of 36 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Ipswich. Higher than 59% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 97% | 94% | 90% |
| The school makes sure pupils are well behaved Joint 16th highest of 36 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Ipswich. Higher than 48% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 91% | 89% | 84% |
| Bullying was dealt with quickly and effectivelyOf 19 parents whose child had been bullied 8th highest of 20 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Ipswich. Higher than 70% of 6,022 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 63% | 59% | 51% |
| Concerns were dealt with properlyOf 44 parents who had raised a concern Joint 14th highest of 34 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Ipswich. Higher than 52% of 8,398 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 84% | 82% | 76% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent Joint 8th highest of 36 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Ipswich. Higher than 67% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 95%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
60 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 | 8% | 7% | 8% |
| Met the expected standard in reading | 68% | 73% | 75% |
| Met the expected standard in writing | 70% | 70% | 72% |
| Met the expected standard in maths | 72% | 71% | 74% |
| Average reading scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 105 | 105 | 106 |
| Average maths scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 106 | 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 | 34 |
|---|---|
| Families who put it first | 32 |
| Of those, offered a place | 32 (100%) |
| Families who listed it at all | 69 |
First-choice applications per place: 2024: 1.0 · 2025: 1.0 · 2026: 0.9
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 26th highest of 62 state primary schools in Ipswich. Higher than 55% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 23.9% | 23.4%* | 26.3% |
| With an education, health and care plan 60th highest of 62 state primary schools in Ipswich. Higher than 6% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 0.7% | 3.2%* | 3.5% |
| Receiving special educational needs support 56th highest of 62 state primary schools in Ipswich. Higher than 10% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 8.0% | 14.7%* | 15.0% |
| English as an additional language 9th highest of 62 state primary schools in Ipswich. Higher than 83% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 37.2% | 12.6%* | 23.4% |
| Overall absence (sessions missed) 47th lowest of 62 state primary schools in Ipswich. Lower than 22% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 6.1% | 5.2%* | 5.2% |
| Persistently absent (missed 10% or more) 47th lowest of 62 state primary schools in Ipswich. Lower than 24% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 16.9% | 12.1%* | 13.0% |
| Suspensions per 100 pupils Joint 30th lowest of 62 state primary schools in Ipswich. Lower than 34% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 2.2 | 5.1 | 2.5 |
| Pupils suspended at least once 44th lowest of 62 state primary schools in Ipswich. Lower than 24% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 1.7% | 1.9% | 1.1% |
| Pupils permanently excluded0 pupils | 0.00% | 0.08% | 0.03% |
| Pupils per teacher 23rd highest of 62 state primary schools in Ipswich. Higher than 52% of 16,642 state primary schools in England. | 20.8 | 19.8 | 20.7 |
| Pupils per adult (teachers and support staff) Joint 27th highest of 62 state primary schools in Ipswich. Higher than 55% of 16,653 state primary schools in England. | 11.0 | 10.4 | 10.6 |
| Teachers who left during the year 27th highest of 52 state primary schools in Ipswich. Higher than 54% of 15,063 state primary schools in England. | 13.4% | 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
- St Helen's Primary School 0.3 miles · Ofsted: Good (2012, before conversion), confirmed 2023 · 53% met expected standard (KS2)
- St Matthew's CofE Primary School, Ipswich 0.6 miles · Ofsted: Good (2023) · 47% met expected standard (KS2)
- St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Ipswich 0.7 miles · Ofsted: Outstanding (2024) · 75% met expected standard (KS2)
- Clifford Community Primary School and Nursery 0.7 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2024) · 57% met expected standard (KS2)
- Sidegate Primary School 1.0 miles · Ofsted: Good (2017), confirmed 2022 · 51% met expected standard (KS2)
- Handford Hall Primary School 1.0 miles · Ofsted: Good (2023) · 62% met expected standard (KS2)
- Hillside Primary School 1.0 miles · Ofsted: Report card 2026: 5 expected, 2 needs attention · 53% met expected standard (KS2)
- St John's CofE Voluntary Aided Primary School, Ipswich 1.1 miles · Ofsted: Good (2018), confirmed, may be improving 2024 · 87% met expected standard (KS2)
- Cliff Lane Primary School 1.2 miles · Ofsted: Good (2024) · 74% met expected standard (KS2)
- Rose Hill Primary 1.2 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2025) · 59% met expected standard (KS2)
Straight-line distance. Distance isn't the same as a catchment area.
Questions parents ask
What is St Margaret's CEVAP School, Ipswich's Ofsted rating?
St Margaret's CEVAP School, Ipswich was rated Good by Ofsted at its inspection in 22 October 2014. At a shorter ungraded inspection in 16 May 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 Margaret's CEVAP School, Ipswich 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 St Margaret's CEVAP School, Ipswich?
95% of the 58 parents who answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 2 April 2024 and 7 April 2025 said they would recommend St Margaret's CEVAP School, Ipswich to another parent. Parents choose whether to respond, so this may not represent all families.
Is St Margaret's CEVAP School, Ipswich oversubscribed?
For the September 2026 intake, 32 families put St Margaret's CEVAP School, Ipswich as their first choice for 34 places: about one first-choice application for every place. 32 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 124782.
- Inspections: Ofsted management information, data to 31 August 2026.
- Parent views: Ofsted Parent View, 2 April 2024 to 7 April 2025.
- Results: DfE school performance tables, Key stage 2 2024/25.
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Page updated 26 September 2026.