St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Ipswich
Woodbridge Road, Ipswich, IP4 4EUOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
St Mary's Catholic 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 1st of 55 primary schools in Ipswich. Its latest Ofsted rating is Outstanding, from an inspection in March 2024.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 5 March 2024, report published 23 April 2024
- Overall effectiveness
- Outstanding
- Quality of education
- Outstanding
- Behaviour and attitudes
- Outstanding
- Personal development
- Outstanding
- Leadership and management
- Outstanding
- Early years provision
- Outstanding
- Safeguarding
- Met
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 5 March 2024
The motto of 'be ready, safe and respectful' resonates throughout this highly diverse school community. Pupils behave and learn exceptionally well because of their teachers' very high expectations. Staff vigilantly ensure pupils' physical and mental well-being. As a result, pupils are safe and they look out for each other. Pupils know they can turn to an adult if they need help. Pupils are excited, inquisitive learners. Children from Reception Year are ready to learn. Pupils bubble with enthusiasm when they share their knowledge. They learn attentively and listen to others. They take turns and eagerly answer teachers' questions. They read with clarity and express their ideas articulately. Pupils love their school and this is reflected in their high attendance. Pupils, including many with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), enjoy a rich range of extra-curricular activities. This helps pupils to gain important cultural knowledge, sporting prowess and other skills. Pupils love performing. The school's orchestra brings the school together in praise and celebration. Trips to the theatre enrich pupils' knowledge of music, dance and drama. Younger children visit the zoo. Older pupils find out about solar energy from experts. This enhances their understanding of environmental issues. Parents resoundingly value the quality of education their children receive.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
32 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
210 pupils on roll, with places for 210
Schools near St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Ipswich
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clifford Community Primary School & Nursery | 0.4 miles | Ofsted judgements: Requires improvement | 57% met the expected standard |
| St John's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School, Ipswich | 0.4 miles | Ofsted: Good | 87% met the expected standard |
| Sidegate Primary School | 0.4 miles | Ofsted: Good | 51% met the expected standard |
| St Helen's Primary School | 0.5 miles | Ofsted: Good | 53% met the expected standard |
| St Margaret's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School, Ipswich | 0.7 miles | Ofsted: Good | 63% met the expected standard |
School details
- School type
- Academy converter
- Sector
- Academy
- Trust
- OUR LADY OF WALSINGHAM CATHOLIC MULTI ACADEMY TRUST
- Age range
- 4 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious character
- Roman Catholic
- Nursery classes
- No
- Headteacher
- Mrs Joanne Berry, Mrs Josephine Measham & Mr Ross McGill
- Phone
- 01473728372
- Address
- Woodbridge Road, Ipswich, IP4 4EU
- Local authority
- Suffolk
- URN
- 145382
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.