Rushmere Hall Primary School
Lanark Road, Rushmere Hall Primary School, Ipswich, IP4 3EJOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Rushmere Hall Primary School is a primary school in Ipswich for ages 3 to 11. It is one of the 357 schools in Suffolk. It ranks 30th of 55 primary schools in Ipswich. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in June 2017.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 28 June 2017, report published 4 September 2017
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Leadership and management
- Good
- Early years provision
- Good
- Safeguarding
- Met
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 30 January 2024
Pupils know that all staff have high aspirations for them. They appreciate the individual care and attention they are given so they can succeed both academically and socially. Pupils benefit from consistently high-quality support from adults, who find ways to make learning accessible to all. Pupils achieve well at this school. Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) have their needs met exceptionally well. This includes pupils from the specialist resource bases. Pupils benefit significantly from the array of opportunities to enrich their learning further. Leaders ensure that all pupils can access these wider experiences. Pupils enjoy singing and playing musical instruments such as ukeleles and violins. They are continuously encouraged to develop their interests and career aspirations. They learn about different career pathways through visits from successful ex-pupils. Pupils develop their leadership skills through roles as house captains, dining room helpers and school councillors. Pupils are safe at school. Behaviour is calm and sensible. Pupils engage consistently well in lessons. They listen to their teachers and respond with enthusiasm. They show high levels of respect for each other. At social times, pupils play well together. Children in the early years also get off to a great start. Staff make sure they quickly and securely know the routines, which helps all pupils to feel settled and happy.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
95 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
506 pupils on roll, with places for 570
Schools near Rushmere Hall Primary School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sidegate Primary School | 0.5 miles | Ofsted: Good | 51% met the expected standard |
| St John's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School, Ipswich | 0.6 miles | Ofsted: Good | 87% met the expected standard |
| St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Ipswich | 0.9 miles | Ofsted: Outstanding | 75% met the expected standard |
| Britannia Primary School and Nursery | 1 mile | Ofsted: Good | 63% met the expected standard |
| Clifford Community Primary School & Nursery | 1 mile | Ofsted judgements: Requires improvement | 57% met the expected standard |
School details
- School type
- Academy converter
- Sector
- Academy
- Trust
- THE COMPASS PARTNERSHIP OF SCHOOLS
- Age range
- 3 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Nursery classes
- Yes
- Headteacher
- Mrs Elizabeth Rogers
- Phone
- 01473726027
- Address
- Lanark Road, Rushmere Hall Primary School, Ipswich, IP4 3EJ
- Local authority
- Suffolk
- URN
- 148414
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.