Bolton Lane, Ipswich, Suffolk IP4 2BT
10 reasons to choose St Margaret's Church of England Primary School, Ipswich
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St Margaret’s Church of England Primary School, Ipswich has a Schoolsmith Score® of 68. It is one of the best state primary schools in Ipswich and one of the 3 best independent or state primaries within 1 mile.
School fundamentals
St Margaret’s Church of England Primary School, Ipswich is a state primary school for boys and girls (50%/50%) between the ages of 4 and 11 years. It is a Church of England voluntary aided faith school. The school was also rated as Good by Ofsted in its last (2014) inspection. Reception places are usually oversubscribed every year, on first preference.
Average class size
St Margaret’s Church of England Primary School, Ipswich has two classes per year, and an average class size of 30 pupils.
Exam results
Average Year 6 SATS results from 2016-19 and 2022 show that St Margaret’s Church of England Primary School, Ipswich ranks in the top 28% of schools in the country by attainment. By the same measure, progress score rank the school in the top 31% of schools.
The St Margaret's Church of England Primary School, Ipswich curriculum
School curriculum emphasises Christian social morality and also includes PSHE, French. Subjects are taught separately and thematically, with cross-curricular linking where appropriate. The school offers each child a handful of extra-curricular academic activities or hobby clubs.
More on the curriculum
There are regular educational trips for all year groups, visiting speakers and a residential trip for Years 5 and 6.
Specialist teaching
Most lessons are taught by the class teacher with specialist teaching for sport.
Sport at St Margaret's Church of England Primary School, Ipswich
School offers between 10 and 15 different sports over the course of the year. Competitive teams in major sports from Year 3.
The Arts at St Margaret's Church of England Primary School, Ipswich
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.
Wraparound care
Out of school hours care from 8.00am (school staff) to 6.00pm (external contractor).
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