St Margaret's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School, Ipswich
Bolton Lane, Ipswich, IP4 2BTOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
St Margaret'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 16th of 55 primary schools in Ipswich. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in October 2014.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 22 October 2014, report published 17 November 2014
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Leadership and management
- Good
- Early years provision
- Good
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 15 May 2024
St Margaret's is a warm and inspirational place to be. Pupils accept and value each other for who they are. They deeply respect and show kindness to everyone, no matter their background. Pupils know staff will go to great lengths to support them. Staff form highly nurturing relationships with pupils. This gives pupils the complete confidence to share their feelings and worries. This helps keep pupils safe, as staff always follow up on concerns. Teachers have the highest aspirations for what pupils should learn and provide highly personalised support for their needs. Pupils achieve the best possible standards. Those who are new to the school, get an extensive range of support to help them settle quickly. Pupils find lessons highly engaging. They want to participate. This means that they behave well and focus on their learning. Pupils learn all about what treating people well means. This is a natural part of the school culture. A treasure trove of enrichment opportunities is available. For example, pupils have opportunities to perform at Snape Maltings Concert Hall and participate in Victorian workshops at Christchurch Mansion. All of this helps enrich their learning experience well beyond the classroom.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
60 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
413 pupils on roll, with places for 420
Schools near St Margaret's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School, Ipswich
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| St Helen's Primary School | 0.3 miles | Ofsted: Good | 53% met the expected standard |
| St Matthew's Church of England Primary School, Ipswich | 0.6 miles | Ofsted: Good | 47% met the expected standard |
| St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Ipswich | 0.7 miles | Ofsted: Outstanding | 75% met the expected standard |
| Clifford Community Primary School & Nursery | 0.7 miles | Ofsted judgements: Requires improvement | 57% met the expected standard |
| Sidegate Primary School | 1 mile | Ofsted: Good | 51% 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
- Revd Jo Gunn
- Phone
- 01473251613
- Address
- Bolton Lane, Ipswich, IP4 2BT
- Local authority
- Suffolk
- URN
- 124782
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.