Ranelagh Primary School
Pauls Road, Ipswich, IP2 0ANOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Ranelagh Primary School is a primary school in Ipswich for ages 3 to 11. It is one of the 357 schools in Suffolk. It ranks 53rd of 55 primary schools in Ipswich. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in May 2022.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 10 May 2022, report published 5 July 2022
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- 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 10 May 2022
Ranelagh Primary School is a very inclusive school. Classrooms celebrate pupils' many different cultures and languages. Pupils and families are made very welcome and are encouraged to learn about each other's backgrounds. For example, some parents and carers recently visited to help the children learn about Eid al-Fitr. Pupils enthusiastically learn new vocabulary from the 'language of the month'. They use these new words to communicate with any pupils who are new to the school. Children have lots of time to choose their own learning activities and to explore ideas through play. They become independent and confident. Pupils throughout the school are well behaved and polite. They learn to read quickly and enjoy reading the wide range of books on offer for independent reading. When there are incidents of bullying or pupils using inappropriate language, these are dealt with well. Pupils trust staff to deal with any problems quickly and say that they feel safe in school. There are several sports and other clubs available, such as choir. Pupils are proud of their responsibilities such as those of anti-bullying ambassador or junior road safety officer.
What the school should improve
- Several younger pupils have poor pencil grip and some staff are not supporting them quickly to address this. This leads to pupils developing untidy handwriting that is hard to read. Leaders need to ensure that staff identify and plan activities that will help these younger pupils to develop better pencil grip and improve the legibility of their writing.
- In some classes, teachers are not providing the same high-quality texts and activities to help older pupils practise the skills of reading. As result, some pupils do not develop the enjoyment and skills of reading as well as they might. Leaders need to ensure that teachers' planning and resources are of the same consistent high quality in order to develop older pupils' enjoyment and skill in reading.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
43 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
281 pupils on roll, with places for 315
Schools near Ranelagh Primary School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Handford Hall Primary School | 0.4 miles | Ofsted: Good | 62% met the expected standard |
| St Mark's Catholic Primary School | 0.6 miles | Ofsted: Good | Not published |
| St Matthew's Church of England Primary School, Ipswich | 0.7 miles | Ofsted: Good | 47% met the expected standard |
| The Oaks Primary School | 0.7 miles | Ofsted: Outstanding | 67% met the expected standard |
| Springfield Infant School and Nursery | 0.8 miles | Report card: Expected standard | Not published |
School details
- School type
- Community school
- Sector
- Local authority maintained
- Age range
- 3 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Nursery classes
- Yes
- Headteacher
- Mrs Olga Hopper
- Phone
- 01473251608
- Address
- Pauls Road, Ipswich, IP2 0AN
- Local authority
- Suffolk
- URN
- 124645
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.