Church Lane, Lower Somersham, Ipswich, Suffolk IP8 4PN
10 simple reasons to choose Somersham Primary School
State primary school (community school) in Lower Somersham, 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.
Very small school, with less than one class per year (combined year groups).
School not tied to any one senior school.
No fees.
10 better reasons to choose Somersham Primary School
Schoolsmith Score®; 68.
One of the best state primary schools in Ipswich and one of the 7 best independent or state primaries within 7 miles.
On average, 27.3 pupils per class and 23.4 pupils per teacher, from Year 1.
Active Parent body promoting the school through fundraising and volunteering.
Subjects are taught separately and are organised by topics, with cross-curricular linking where appropriate.
Lessons incorporate a programme of trips and school visitors.
School curriculum also includes PSHE, French. 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 Gold accreditation.
Art and music are taught as discrete subjects to all pupils. DT, drama, dance integrated into other subjects. Choir and an instrument ensemble. There are some extra-curricular creative and performing arts clubs.
Rated as Good by Ofsted in its last full inspection in 2020.
Find another school near Somersham Primary School
Independent Prep Schools
The Meadows Montessori School (5.8 miles); Ipswich Preparatory School (5.9 miles); St Joseph's College Prep School (7.2 miles).
State Primary Schools
Henley Primary School (5.7 miles); Hintlesham and Chattisham Church of England Primary School (5.9 miles); St Margaret's Church of England Primary School, Ipswich (6.5 miles).
Independent Senior Schools
Ipswich School (6.1 miles); St Joseph's College, Ipswich (7.2 miles); Finborough School (10 miles).
State Senior Schools
Northgate High School (7.5 miles); St Alban's Catholic High School (8.2 miles); Kesgrave High School (10.1 miles).