Victory Road, Ipswich, Suffolk IP4 4LE
10 simple reasons to choose St John's Church of England Primary School, Ipswich
State primary school (voluntary aided) in Ipswich.
For pupils aged 4 to 11 years.
Mixed school (about 50%/50%).
Day school.
Church of England faith school.
Non-selective intake.
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 St John's Church of England Primary School, Ipswich
Schoolsmith Score®; 73.
One of the best state primary schools in Ipswich and one of the 3 best independent or state primaries within 1.5 miles. One of the 20 most oversubscribed state primaries for first preference admissions in the Suffolk LEA.
On average, 30 pupils per class and 25.7 pupils per teacher, from Year 1.
In the top 4% of schools in the country for attainment in Year 6 SATS exams, over the last 4 years. Most pupils go on to Northgate School, St Alban’s School or Copleston School at the end of Year 6.
The curriculum emphasises Christian social morality. Subjects are taught separately and are organised by topics, with cross-curricular linking where appropriate. School offers a programme of day trips and visitors to enhance the curriculum. Residential trips for the senior pupils.
In the top 6% of schools in the country for pupil progress, over the last 4 years.
School curriculum also includes PSHE, French. There are a small number of academic clubs.
School offers over 10 different sports. Representative teams in major sports from Year 3.
Art and music are taught as discrete subjects to all pupils. DT, drama, dance integrated into other subjects. Two choirs and an orchestra. There are also some visual and performing arts clubs.
Rated as Outstanding by Ofsted in its last full inspection in 2007.
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Ipswich Preparatory School (2 miles); The Meadows Montessori School (2.6 miles); St Joseph's College Prep School (2.8 miles).
State Primary Schools
St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Ipswich (0.4 miles); St Margaret's Church of England Primary School, Ipswich (1.4 miles); St Mark's Catholic Primary School, Ipswich (2.9 miles).
Independent Senior Schools
Ipswich School (1.8 miles); St Joseph's College, Ipswich (2.8 miles); Ipswich High School (6.3 miles).
State Senior Schools
St Alban's Catholic High School (0.6 miles); Northgate High School (0.7 miles); Kesgrave High School (2.6 miles).