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St Margaret's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School, Ipswich
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St Margaret's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School, Ipswich
- Primary
- Ipswich IP4 2BT
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| The quality of education | Good |
| Effectiveness of leadership and management | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Personal development | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Previous inspection grade | Good |
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Foundational Skills: High-quality questioning supports writing development.
Success of the Curriculum: Key stage 2 attainment in reading, writing, and mathematics is above national average.
Foundational Skills: Highly effective phonics teaching enhances reading skills.
Success of the Curriculum: Ambitious and expertly delivered, promoting high achievement.
Areas Needing Improvement: None noted in the report.
Areas Needing Improvement: More challenge needed for the most able pupils, especially in writing.
Performance in Maths & Reading: Combined key stage 2 attainment above national average.
Support for Falling Behind: Leaders work closely with families to improve attendance rates.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils are polite, friendly, and well-behaved.
Performance in Maths & Reading: Consistently high performance observed.
Support for Falling Behind: Personalized support ensures all pupils catch up quickly.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils show respect, focus, and kindness.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Bullying is dealt with swiftly and effectively. Pupils feel safe.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: Leaders ensure safeguarding arrangements are fit for purpose.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Staff follow up on concerns, maintaining safety.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: Effective policies support pupil welfare.
Parent Feedback: Overwhelming majority of parents recommend the school.
Teacher Engagement: Teachers are respected and well supported.
Impact on Student Progress: Strong progress in writing across all year groups.
Teacher Engagement: Teachers have strong subject knowledge, engaging lessons.
Teaching Staff Challenges: Need for greater challenge to highest attaining pupils.
Support for SEND Pupils: Highly inclusive environment with specialist resources.
Extracurricular Activities: Rich variety including arts and sports festivals.
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About Us
St Margaret's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School, Ipswich is a top rated, Primary, Co-Ed, Church of England school located in Suffolk, East of England.
It has 420 students from age 4-11 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 19 : 1.
At this school, 75% of pupils achieved higher standard in reading, writing & maths at key stage 2.
This school rated Good by recent Ofsted inspection.
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The Christian religion serves as the foundation for all that we do at St. Margaret's Church of England VA School. Our teaching and learning are based on Christian principles, and we offer a warm, encouraging environment that empowers our students to become independent learners. Visitors frequently remark on the cheerful and relaxed atmosphere in the school, which fosters a sense of community and high levels of learning engagement. Recognizing its historical roots, the school works to uphold and strengthen its religious identity in accordance with Church of England ideals and in collaboration with the Church at the parish and diocesan levels. The next verse, which acknowledges that Christ is at the centre of everything we do, serves as the foundation for our daily work. 4:13 in Philippians Because of Christ's strength, I am able to accomplish anything. The school's mission is to serve the community by offering a top-notch education within the framework of Christian doctrine and practise. Through the experience it provides to all of its students, it promotes Christian values and fosters a knowledge of the relevance and meaning of faith. Encourage kids to be kind to one another, truthful, selfless, and tolerant. Encourage your kids to reach their greatest potential through acquiring knowledge, skills, and understanding. Cooperate with St. Margaret's Church and other neighbourhood churches.
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| Phase of Education | Primary | Primary | Primary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Local Authority Maintained Schools | Local Authority Maintained Schools | Local Authority Maintained Schools |
| Snobe grade |
A-
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B-
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C+
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| Ofset report | Good | Good | Good |
| Age range | 4-11 | 3-11 | 4-11 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 19.1 | 25.8 | 20.3 |
| Proficient Math | 106 | 108 | 111 |
| Proficient Read | 109 | 109 | 110 |
| Grade 5 or above GCSE | - | - | - |
| Grade 5 or above A Level | - | - | - |
| Day Fees | - | - | - |
Primary Exam Result
View the average scaled scores of pupils in the key stage 2 reading and math tests. Scores of 100 or more indicate the expected standard, while 110 or more indicate a higher standard.
| Average scaled score | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maths | 106 | 94 | 97 |
| Reading | 109 | 96 | 98 |
Explore how well our pupils are doing academically. Discover the percentage of pupils who reach the expected level (with a score of 100 or more) and those who excel even further (achieving a score of 110 or more).
| Reading, writing and maths | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 75% | 51.72% | 55.96% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 14% | 6.06% | 7.42% |
Explore how much progress pupils have made in reading, writing, and math from key stage 1 to key stage 2.
| Subject | Progress score | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Reading | 2.6 | Above Average |
| Writing | 2.6 | Above Average |
| Maths | 1 | Above Average |
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic 2020, 2021 and 2022 Primary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic 2020, 2021 and 2022 Primary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic 2020, 2021 and 2022 Primary school exam
results were not published at school level.
View the average scaled scores of pupils in the key stage 2 reading and math tests. Scores of 100 or more indicate the expected standard, while 110 or more indicate a higher standard.
| Average scaled score | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maths | 105 4 | 95 | 96 |
| Reading | 107 1 | 95 | 95 |
Explore how well our pupils are doing academically. Discover the percentage of pupils who reach the expected level (with a score of 100 or more) and those who excel even further (achieving a score of 110 or more).
| Reading, writing and maths | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 83% 7 | 58.41% | 60.44% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 7% 6 | 8.08% | 9.72% |
Explore how much progress pupils have made in reading, writing, and math from key stage 1 to key stage 2.
| Subject | Progress score | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Reading | 3.0 | Above Average |
| Writing | 1.5 | Above Average |
| Maths | 1.4 | Above Average |
View the average scaled scores of pupils in the key stage 2 reading and math tests. Scores of 100 or more indicate the expected standard, while 110 or more indicate a higher standard.
| Average scaled score | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maths | 109 4 | 92 | 94 |
| Reading | 108 4 | 93 | 95 |
Explore how well our pupils are doing academically. Discover the percentage of pupils who reach the expected level (with a score of 100 or more) and those who excel even further (achieving a score of 110 or more).
| Reading, writing and maths | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 90% 14 | 55.92% | 59.51% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 13% 10 | 7.89% | 9.16% |
Explore how much progress pupils have made in reading, writing, and math from key stage 1 to key stage 2.
| Subject | Progress score | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Reading | 0.1 | Average |
| Writing | -0.3 | Average |
| Maths | 1.5 | Above Average |
View the average scaled scores of pupils in the key stage 2 reading and math tests. Scores of 100 or more indicate the expected standard, while 110 or more indicate a higher standard.
| Average scaled score | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maths | 105 | 86 | 93 |
| Reading | 104 | 87 | 93 |
Explore how well our pupils are doing academically. Discover the percentage of pupils who reach the expected level (with a score of 100 or more) and those who excel even further (achieving a score of 110 or more).
| Reading, writing and maths | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 76% | 50.1% | 56.29% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 3% | 7.24% | 8.19% |
Explore how much progress pupils have made in reading, writing, and math from key stage 1 to key stage 2.
| Subject | Progress score | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Reading | -0.2 | Average |
| Writing | 1.0 | Above Average |
| Maths | 0.6 | Average |
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Holidays & terms
Holidays 2024/25
| Holidays | Date |
|---|---|
| Autumn Half Term Holidays | 28th Oct 2024 - 1st Nov 2024 |
| Winter Holidays | 23rd Dec 2024 - 3rd Jan 2025 |
| Spring Half Term Holidays | 17th Feb 2025 - 21st Feb 2025 |
| Spring Holidays | 7th Apr 2025 - 21st Apr 2025 |
| Summer Half Term Holidays | 26th May 2025 - 30th May 2025 |
| Summer Holidays | 23rd Jul 2025 - 29th Aug 2025 |
Terms Dates 2024/25
| Terms | Dates |
|---|---|
| Autumn Term | 2nd Sep 2024 - 27th Oct 2024 |
| Autumn Term-2 | 2nd Nov 2024 - 22nd Dec 2024 |
| Spring Term | 4th Jan 2025 - 16th Feb 2025 |
| Spring Term-2 | 22nd Feb 2025 - 6th Apr 2025 |
| Summer Term | 22nd Apr 2025 - 25th May 2025 |
| Summer Term-2 | 31st May 2025 - 22nd Jul 2025 |
Students Teachers
19 : 1
Student teacher ratio at St Margaret's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School, Ipswich
Local authority ratio 18 : 1