Is Witnesham Primary School a good school?

Ofsted rated the school Good at its last graded inspection on 9 November 2022. On the FindGreatSchools composite score it is graded D, 131st of 238 primary schools in Suffolk. The profile sets out the figures behind both.

What are Witnesham Primary School's SATs results?

In the 2025 Key Stage 2 tests (SATs), 55% of pupils at Witnesham Primary School met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths (England: 62%).

How do I apply for a place at Witnesham Primary School?

Applications for Reception places at Witnesham Primary School starting in September 2027 close on 15 January 2027. You apply through the council where you live, and offers are made on National Offer Day, 16 April 2027 (or the next working day).

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Witnesham Primary School

High Road, Witnesham, Ipswich, IP6 9EX

Local ranking131st of 238 primary schools in Suffolk

Ofsted: Good

Primary

Phase

105

Capacity

4-11

Age range

Mixed

Gender

Latest data: 2025 SATs · Ofsted inspection 9 November 2022.

Year:

KS2 Results (Year 6 SATs)

2024-25

Reading, Writing & Maths (Expected): 55.0% nat62.0%
Reading, Writing & Maths (Higher): 0.0% nat8.0%
Reading (Expected): 73.0%
Writing (Expected): 73.0%
Maths (Expected): 64.0%
Grammar, Punctuation & Spelling (Expected): 73.0%
Reading avg scaled score: 106.0 nat106.0
Maths avg scaled score: 103.0 nat105.0
GPS avg scaled score: 105.0
Cohort Size: 11

Pupil Demographics

2024-25

Total Pupils: 88
Boys: 49 (54%)
Girls: 41 (46%)
Capacity: 105 (86% full)
SEND: 22.7%
FSM Eligible: 10.2%
EAL: 2.3%
SEN with EHC Plan: 2.3%
SEN Support: 20.4%
Pupil:Teacher Ratio: 11.9:1
Teachers (FTE): 12.1
Budget per Pupil: £8,275/yr

Attendance & Absence

2024-25

Overall Absence Rate: 4.1% nat6.2%
Persistent Absence: 5.1% nat15.8%

Persistent absence: pupils missing 10%+ of sessions.

School Information

Type: Community school
Phase: Primary
Religious Character: Does not apply
Nursery: No Nursery Classes
Sixth Form: Does not have a sixth form
Boarders: No boarders
Admissions: Not applicable

Pupil Ethnicity

2024-25

White British: 95.5%
White Irish: 1.1%
White Other: 1.1%
Mixed White & Black Caribbean: 1.1%
Other: 1.1%

95.5%

White British

1.1%

White Irish

1.1%

White Other

Historical Trends

KS2 Performance

Pupil Demographics

Attendance & Absence

Ethnicity Over Time

Contact & Location

01473785252

ad.witnesham@owfed.co.uk

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High Road

Ipswich, East of England

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Administrative

URN: 124618
UKPRN: 10069203
Establishment No.: 2124

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