Best 3 Primary schools in Ipswich – comparison

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Q: How should I choose a school?

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Q: What should I look for when comparing schools?

Compare headline Ofsted and publication dates for recency; check FSM% and local context; review capacity utilisation (under, near, or over capacity); and look at trust or local authority governance. Read the official Ofsted report for curriculum and safeguarding details.

Comparison of primary schools: St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Ipswich (Primary) in Ipswich; The Oaks Primary School (Primary) in Ipswich; Copdock Primary School (Primary) in Ipswich — covering Ofsted outcomes, size, FSM%, governance, capacity & more.

At a glance

This page compares St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Ipswich, The Oaks Primary School and Copdock Primary School. They are primary phase and academy converter and community school type located around Ipswich, Suffolk. The strongest headline Ofsted judgement here is 1 (St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Ipswich), published Apr 2024. The most recent inspection on record is for St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Ipswich (Apr 2024). average roll around ≈ 250, combined total ≈ 750, typical FSM 15–20%, range 5–10%–30–35%; spread across trusts such as Our Lady of Walsingham Catholic Multi Academy Trust and Asset Education.

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Attribute	St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Ipswich IP4 4EU	The Oaks Primary School IP2 0NR	Copdock Primary School IP8 3HY
Phase / Type	Primary • Academy converter	Primary • Academy converter	Primary • Community school
Location	Ipswich Suffolk IP4 4EU	Ipswich Suffolk IP2 0NR	Ipswich Suffolk IP8 3HY
Latest Ofsted	1 23 Apr 2024	1 18 Oct 2018	1 2 Oct 2017
Ofsted report	—	—	—
Pupils (roll)	≈ 200 🔒 Unlock exact pupils	≈ 450 🔒 Unlock exact pupils	≈ 100 🔒 Unlock exact pupils
FSM %	10–15% 🔒 Unlock exact FSM %	30–35% 🔒 Unlock exact FSM %	5–10% 🔒 Unlock exact FSM %
Capacity	210	434	84
Capacity utilisation	Near capacity 🔒 View exact %	Near capacity 🔒 View exact %	Near capacity 🔒 View exact %
Age range	—	—	—
Gender	Mixed	Mixed	Mixed
Admissions policy	Not applicable	Not applicable	Not applicable
Trust / Local authority	Our Lady of Walsingham Catholic Multi Academy Trust	Asset Education	Suffolk (935)
Website	www.stmaryscatholicprimaryipswich.com	www.theoaksprimary.co.uk	www.copdock.suffolk.sch.uk
Telephone	01473728372	01473684994	01473730337
SEN provision	None reported	None reported	None reported
Profile	View profile	View profile	View profile

St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Ipswich

IP4 4EU

Phase / Type: Primary • Academy converter
Location: Ipswich
Suffolk
IP4 4EU
Ofsted: 1 23 Apr 2024
Pupils: ≈ 200 🔒 Exact value
FSM %: 10–15% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA: Our Lady of Walsingham Catholic Multi Academy Trust
Website: www.stmaryscatholicprimaryipswich.com
Telephone: 01473728372

The Oaks Primary School

IP2 0NR

Phase / Type: Primary • Academy converter
Location: Ipswich
Suffolk
IP2 0NR
Ofsted: 1 18 Oct 2018
Pupils: ≈ 450 🔒 Exact value
FSM %: 30–35% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA: Asset Education
Website: www.theoaksprimary.co.uk
Telephone: 01473684994

Copdock Primary School

IP8 3HY

Phase / Type: Primary • Community school
Location: Ipswich
Suffolk
IP8 3HY
Ofsted: 1 2 Oct 2017
Pupils: ≈ 100 🔒 Exact value
FSM %: 5–10% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA: Suffolk (935)
Website: www.copdock.suffolk.sch.uk
Telephone: 01473730337

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How are these comparisons built?

We line up public school data side-by-side. Ofsted “headline” judgement is shown with the publication date when available. Exact pupil counts and precise FSM% are available to Pro users; everyone sees rounded values.

What if a school has a recent ungraded visit?

Ungraded visits (Section 8) check whether the previous graded judgement still stands, but do not replace it. We keep the latest graded judgement as the headline until a new graded inspection is published.

Why can’t I see exact numbers?

To keep the service sustainable, we show approximate pupils and bucketed FSM% to free users. Upgrade to AllSchools Pro to unlock precise figures and exports.

How should I choose a school?

Start with the most recent graded Ofsted judgement, then check whether it aligns with your child’s needs. Look at distance and travel, typical class sizes (roll vs capacity), and the school’s admissions policy. Speak to the school, arrange a visit, and ask about pastoral support and enrichment.

What should I look for when comparing schools?

Compare headline Ofsted and publication dates for recency; check FSM% and local context; scan capacity utilisation (under, near, or over capacity); and review trust/local authority for governance. If available, read the official Ofsted report for curriculum and safeguarding detail.