St John's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School, Ipswich
Victory Road, St John's CEVA Primary School, Ipswich, IP4 4LEOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
St John's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School, Ipswich is a primary school in Ipswich for ages 4 to 11. It is one of the 357 schools in Suffolk. It ranks 9th of 55 primary schools in Ipswich. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in April 2018.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 24 April 2018, report published 22 May 2018
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Leadership and management
- Good
- Early years provision
- Outstanding
- Safeguarding
- Met
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 27 February 2024
Pupils at this school are enthusiastic learners. They are well mannered, polite and respectful. They are happy at school and talk about their learning with pride. There are exceptional working relationships between staff and pupils. Pupils are kind to each other. Pupils have faith in the adults at school and trust them to keep them safe. Pupils value their teachers and enjoy their lessons. They listen carefully and follow instructions promptly. They answer questions readily in class. Learning is their favourite thing about coming to school. Pupils confidently link their learning from different subjects. They benefit from trips, such as visiting the Imperial War Museum, which support their learning. They also enjoy the visitors who come into school to enrich the curriculum, such as the Great Fire of London theatre group. Pupils demonstrate a strong understanding of wider issues, such as diversity, relationships, and forgiveness. Stories and poems are used to give context to the curriculum, providing pupils with a greater depth of understanding. They know how their learning links to the school's vision of 'Loved by God. Learning with Jesus. Living by the spirit'. They eagerly strive to meet the school's values and vision.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
30 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
212 pupils on roll, with places for 210
Schools near St John's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School, Ipswich
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sidegate Primary School | 0.3 miles | Ofsted: Good | 51% met the expected standard |
| St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Ipswich | 0.4 miles | Ofsted: Outstanding | 75% met the expected standard |
| Rushmere Hall Primary School | 0.6 miles | Ofsted: Good | 59% met the expected standard |
| Clifford Community Primary School & Nursery | 0.6 miles | Ofsted judgements: Requires improvement | 57% met the expected standard |
| Britannia Primary School and Nursery | 0.7 miles | Ofsted: Good | 63% met the expected standard |
School details
- School type
- Voluntary aided school
- Sector
- Local authority maintained
- Age range
- 4 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious character
- Church of England
- Nursery classes
- No
- Headteacher
- Mrs Janita Betts
- Phone
- 01473727554
- Address
- Victory Road, St John's CEVA Primary School, Ipswich, IP4 4LE
- Local authority
- Suffolk
- URN
- 124781
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.