Is St Margaret's CEVAP School, Ipswich a good school?

Ofsted rated the school Good at its last graded inspection on 16 May 2024. On the FindGreatSchools composite score it is graded C, 46th of 238 primary schools in Suffolk. The profile sets out the figures behind both.

What are St Margaret's CEVAP School, Ipswich's SATs results?

In the 2025 Key Stage 2 tests (SATs), 63% of pupils at St Margaret's CEVAP School, Ipswich met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths (England: 62%).

How do I apply for a place at St Margaret's CEVAP School, Ipswich?

Applications for Reception places at St Margaret's CEVAP School, Ipswich 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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St Margaret's CEVAP School, Ipswich

Bolton Lane, Ipswich, IP4 2BT

Local ranking46th of 238 primary schools in Suffolk

Ofsted: Good

Primary

Phase

420

Capacity

4-11

Age range

Mixed

Gender

Latest data: 2025 SATs · Ofsted inspection 16 May 2024.

Year:

KS2 Results (Year 6 SATs)

2024-25

Reading, Writing & Maths (Expected): 63.0% nat62.0%
Reading, Writing & Maths (Higher): 8.0% nat8.0%
Reading (Expected): 68.0%
Writing (Expected): 70.0%
Maths (Expected): 72.0%
Grammar, Punctuation & Spelling (Expected): 63.0%
Reading avg scaled score: 105.0 nat106.0
Maths avg scaled score: 106.0 nat105.0
GPS avg scaled score: 106.0
Cohort Size: 60

Pupil Demographics

2024-25

Total Pupils: 414
Boys: 221 (54%)
Girls: 192 (46%)
Capacity: 420 (98% full)
SEND: 8.7%
FSM Eligible: 23.9%
EAL: 37.2%
SEN with EHC Plan: 0.7%
SEN Support: 8.0%
Pupil:Teacher Ratio: 19.2:1
Teachers (FTE): 21.6
Budget per Pupil: £6,276/yr

Attendance & Absence

2024-25

Overall Absence Rate: 6.1% nat6.2%
Persistent Absence: 16.9% nat15.8%

Persistent absence: pupils missing 10%+ of sessions.

School Information

Type: Voluntary aided school
Phase: Primary
Religious Character: Church of England
Nursery: No Nursery Classes
Sixth Form: Does not have a sixth form
Boarders: No boarders
Admissions: Not applicable

Pupil Ethnicity

2024-25

White British: 43.6%
Asian Indian: 12.2%
Mixed Other: 9.2%
White Other: 9.0%
Gypsy/Roma: 8.5%
Black African: 5.0%
Mixed White & Black Caribbean: 3.2%
Other: 3.2%

43.6%

White British

12.2%

Asian Indian

9.2%

Mixed Other

Historical Trends

KS2 Performance

Pupil Demographics

Attendance & Absence

Ethnicity Over Time

Contact & Location

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Bolton Lane

Ipswich, East of England

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Administrative

URN: 124782
UKPRN: 10074297
Establishment No.: 3338

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