Whitehouse Community Primary School
Marlow Road, Ipswich, IP1 5JNOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Whitehouse Community Primary School is a primary school in Ipswich for ages 3 to 11. It is one of the 357 schools in Suffolk. It ranks 35th of 55 primary schools in Ipswich. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in June 2019.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 6 June 2019, report published 8 July 2019
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Leadership and management
- Good
- Early years provision
- Good
- Safeguarding
- Met
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 15 October 2024
The school is rightly proud of its inclusive ethos. Pupils come from a range of backgrounds. At Whitehouse, difference is welcomed and encouraged. From Nursery to Year 6, pupils embrace diversity. Pupils are united by the school's values and the sense of community. Pupils for whom English is an additional language and those pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) are fully involved in the life of the school. Pupils' voices are listened to. Consequently, they build character and confidence. There is evident trust in adults to look after the pupils well. Pupils respond well to high expectations. As a result, they achieve well. Pupils enjoy being challenged to answer questions in class and take pride in working hard. Many pupils comment that their lessons enable them to learn uninterrupted. Pupils enjoy attending school, they have wide friendship groups and play well together. Young children share toys and wait their turn. Sporting activities play a pivotal role in school life. All pupils, irrespective of ability or background, are able and encouraged to participate. Regular fixtures are held and many pupils take part. Pupils talk enthusiastically about dodgeball and football, and the visits from professional athletes that inspire them.
What the school should improve
- While attendance of pupils has improved, there are still some groups of pupils whose attendance is not regular. As a result, they do not make the progress of which they are capable. The school should redouble its efforts to ensure all pupils attend school regularly.
- In a small number of subjects, some pupils' understanding is not always checked effectively. As a result, errors and misconceptions are not always picked up. The school should ensure that the approach to assessment is consistently applied across the curriculum.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
84 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
551 pupils on roll, with places for 630
Schools near Whitehouse Community Primary School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Beeches Community Primary School | 0.6 miles | Ofsted: Good | 50% met the expected standard |
| St Pancras Catholic Primary School | 0.6 miles | Ofsted: Good | 72% met the expected standard |
| Springfield Infant School and Nursery | 0.7 miles | Report card: Expected standard | Not published |
| Springfield Junior School | 0.7 miles | Ofsted judgements: Good | 49% met the expected standard |
| Castle Hill Infant School | 1 mile | Ofsted: Good | Not published |
School details
- School type
- Academy converter
- Sector
- Academy
- Trust
- THE CHILDREN'S ENDEAVOUR TRUST
- Age range
- 3 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Nursery classes
- Yes
- Headteacher
- Dr Andrea Hall
- Phone
- 01473741249
- Address
- Marlow Road, Ipswich, IP1 5JN
- Local authority
- Suffolk
- URN
- 148750
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.