Elmsett Church of England Primary School
The Street, Elmsett, Ipswich, IP7 6PAOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Elmsett Church of England Primary School is a primary school in Ipswich for ages 4 to 11. It is one of the 357 schools in Suffolk. It ranks 29th of 55 primary schools in Ipswich. Its latest Ofsted inspection, in September 2024, graded each key judgement and gave no overall Ofsted rating.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 24 September 2024, report published 22 October 2024
This inspection graded each key judgement and gave no overall effectiveness grade.
- Quality of education
- Good
- Behaviour and attitudes
- Good
- Personal development
- Good
- Leadership and management
- Good
- Early years provision
- Good
- Safeguarding
- Met
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 24 September 2024
Pupils keenly attend this warm, friendly school. They want to attend every day because of the welcome and care they receive. They are rarely absent. Pupils feel safe and respected. They trust staff to deal with any issues or concerns quickly. The school has a 'family feel', and all staff know the pupils well. This is a school at the heart of the community. Pupils engage well in lessons. They show positive attitudes to learning. Pupils look out for each other. They play and learn thoughtfully and respectfully together. Older pupils are play leaders and house captains. This helps to promote the caring feel of the school. Pupils take on positions of responsibility, such as the school and eco-council, librarians, or sports captains. They take these roles seriously and take the opportunity to improve the life of the school. The Christian values of 'courage, compassion, wisdom, service, respect, and truthfulness' underpin the school's ethos and vision. Pupils know that their actions make a difference to their community and the wider world. They are proud of their fundraising to support schools in Zambia and Nigeria. Visits, such as to Colchester Castle to study The Romans, further enrich the pupils' learning.
What the school should improve
- Pupils do not always get enough opportunities to develop or extend their writing skills across the curriculum. As a result, the quality of pupils' writing is too variable and sometimes lacks depth. The school should ensure that pupils have opportunities to develop and practise their writing skills so that their writing is of a consistently high quality across the curriculum.
- Although pupils learn about a range of faiths and cultures, their experiences of faiths other than Christianity are less well developed. As a result, pupils do not have a secure knowledge of different faiths and cultures. Leaders should ensure that pupils' experiences of different faiths and cultures are further enhanced, so that they are fully prepared for life in modern Britain.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
13 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
41 pupils on roll, with places for 91
Schools near Elmsett Church of England Primary School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Somersham Primary School | 2 miles | Ofsted: Good | 56% met the expected standard |
| Whatfield Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School | 2 miles | Ofsted: Good | Not published |
| Beaumont Community Primary School | 3 miles | Ofsted: Good | 67% met the expected standard |
| Ringshall School | 3 miles | Ofsted: Good | 88% met the expected standard |
| Hintlesham and Chattisham Church of England Primary School | 3 miles | Ofsted: Good | 57% met the expected standard |
School details
- School type
- Academy converter
- Sector
- Academy
- Trust
- ST EDMUNDSBURY AND IPSWICH DIOCESAN MULTI-ACADEMY TRUST
- Age range
- 4 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious character
- Church of England
- Nursery classes
- No
- Headteacher
- Miss Leigh Hilton
- Phone
- 01473658303
- Address
- The Street, Elmsett, Ipswich, IP7 6PA
- Local authority
- Suffolk
- URN
- 148751
School details from Get Information about Schools, 17 September 2026. Ofsted outcomes published to 31 August 2026. Exam results for 2024/25 from the Department for Education. Pupil mix from the school census, 2025/26.