Martlesham Primary Academy

  • Primary
  • Academy
  • Ages 4 to 11
Ofsted: Good

Black Tiles Lane, Martlesham, Woodbridge, IP12 4SSOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)

Martlesham Primary Academy is a primary school in Woodbridge for ages 4 to 11. It is one of the 357 schools in Suffolk. It ranks 10th of 16 primary schools in Woodbridge. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in October 2018.

Ofsted inspection

Inspected 9 October 2018, report published 13 November 2018

Overall effectiveness
Good
Leadership and management
Good
Early years provision
Good
Safeguarding
Met

What Ofsted said

From the inspection on 27 March 2024

Pupils flourish at Martlesham Primary Academy (MPA). They are proud to attend this school. The support and encouragement of staff helps pupils become increasingly confident and resilient young people. Pupils have a wide range of opportunities to develop their interests and learn about the world around them. They attend many clubs, from art to gymnastics. The '11 before 11' promises ensure that all pupils have a wide range of cultural experiences. There are many trips, including to the theatre and to meet famous authors. Pupils in Year 5 learn about the world of work. They meet adults with diverse careers. Pupils develop their confidence through the many leadership opportunities in school, including the school council. In lessons, pupils work hard and with enthusiasm. They try their best. Pupils look after each other. They welcome everyone, no matter who they are. Pupils experience an ambitious, engaging curriculum that prepares them for the next stages in their education. Staff know their pupils well. They use this knowledge to ensure that all pupils, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), can access the curriculum. As a result, pupils at MPA achieve well.

What the school should improve

  • Some staff do not have the knowledge they need to deliver the foundation subjects consistently well. This means that pupils do not always gain the knowledge that they should. The school should provide training to ensure that staff are as confident in teaching other subjects as they are in English and mathematics.

Exam results

SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25

12 pupils took the tests

Expected standard in reading, writing and maths75%

75%, 13 percentage points above the England average of 62%.

Higher standard in reading, writing and maths0%

0%, 8 percentage points below the England average of 8%.

Reading, average scaled score107

107, 1 above the England average of 106.

Maths, average scaled score105

105, the same as the England average.

Grammar, punctuation and spelling, average scaled score105

105, the same as the England average.

Pupil numbers and mix

125 pupils on roll, with places for 140

Eligible for free school meals25.6%

25.6%, 0.9 percentage points below the England average of 26.5%.

English as an additional language2.4%

2.4%, 19.2 percentage points below the England average of 21.6%.

Special educational needs support10.4%

10.4%, 4.4 percentage points below the England average of 14.8%.

Education, health and care plan3.2%

3.2%, 2.8 percentage points below the England average of 6%.

Schools near Martlesham Primary Academy

SchoolDistanceOfstedResults
Gorseland Primary School0.7 milesReport card: Expected standard63% met the expected standard
Birchwood Primary School0.8 milesOfsted: Outstanding73% met the expected standard
Bealings School1 mileOfsted: Good53% met the expected standard
Cedarwood Primary School2 milesOfsted: Good57% met the expected standard
Kyson Primary School2 milesOfsted judgements: GoodNot published

School details

School type
Academy sponsor led
Sector
Academy
Trust
REACH2 ACADEMY TRUST
Age range
4 to 11
Gender
Mixed
Nursery classes
No
Headteacher
Miss Emma Churchman
Address
Black Tiles Lane, Martlesham, Woodbridge, IP12 4SS
Local authority
Suffolk
URN
142018

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.