Valiant Road, Martlesham Heath, Ipswich, Suffolk IP5 3SP
10 simple reasons to choose Birchwood Primary School
State primary school (community school) in Martlesham Heath, Ipswich.
For pupils aged 4 to 11 years.
Mixed school (about 50%/50%).
Day school.
Not a school of religious character.
Non-selective admissions policy.
Small school with an average of one class per year.
School not tied to any one senior school.
No fees.
10 better reasons to choose Birchwood Primary School
Schoolsmith Score®; 71.
One of the best state primary schools in Ipswich and one of the 3 best independent or state primaries within 5 miles. One of the 20 most oversubscribed state primaries for first preference admissions in the Suffolk LEA.
On average, 29.5 pupils per class and 25.3 pupils per teacher, from Year 1.
In the top 24% of schools in the country for attainment in Year 6 SATS exams, over the last 4 years.
Subjects are taught separately and thematically ('Wheel of Wisdom'), with cross-curricular linking when appropriate. School participates in the Eco Schools programme; Green Flag and Ambassador Status. Forest School for all pupils, every week.
In the top 26% of schools in the country for pupil progress, over the last 4 years.
School curriculum also includes PSHE, Mandarin. The school offers a handful of extra-curricular academic activities or hobby clubs.
School offers between 10 and 15 different sports over the course of the year. Representative teams in major sports from Year 3. School Games Award Platinum accreditation. Association for Physical Education Quality Mark with distinction.
Art and music are taught as discrete subjects to all pupils. DT, drama, dance integrated into other subjects. Choir and orchestra. There are some extra-curricular creative and performing arts clubs.
Rated as Outstanding by Ofsted in its last full inspection in 2016.
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Independent Prep Schools
Woodbridge School Prep & Pre-Prep (3.5 miles); Orwell Park School (5.4 miles); Ipswich Preparatory School (6.6 miles).
State Primary Schools
St John's Church of England Primary School, Ipswich (4.7 miles); St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Ipswich (5.1 miles); St Margaret's Church of England Primary School, Ipswich (6 miles).
Independent Senior Schools
Woodbridge School (3.7 miles); Ipswich School (6.4 miles); St Joseph's College, Ipswich (7.3 miles).
State Senior Schools
Kesgrave High School (2.1 miles); Farlingaye High School (3.9 miles); St Alban's Catholic High School (4.4 miles).