Woodbridge Road, Ipswich, Suffolk IP4 4EU
10 simple reasons to choose St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Ipswich
State primary school (academy converter) in Ipswich.
For pupils aged 4 to 11 years.
Mixed school (about 50%/50%).
Day school.
Roman Catholic faith school.
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 St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Ipswich
Schoolsmith Score®; 68.
One of the best state primary schools in Ipswich and one of the 3 best independent or state primaries within 1 mile. One of the 20 most oversubscribed state primaries for first preference admissions in the Suffolk LEA.
On average, 30.2 pupils per class and 25.9 pupils per teacher, from Year 1.
In the top 13% of schools in the country for attainment in Year 6 SATS exams, over the last 4 years.
The curriculum emphasises Catholic social morality. Subjects are taught separately and are organised by topics, with cross-curricular linking where appropriate.
School has Academy status, with more freedom over its curriculum and teaching methods than other state schools. As a member of Our Lady Of Walsingham Catholic Multi Academy Trust, a Multi Academy Trust of 6 schools, it also has access to more specialist teachers and resources than most state schools.
School curriculum also includes PSHE, French. There may be an occasional extra-curricular academic or hobby club.
School offers PE and up to 10 seasonal 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. Choir. There are some extra-curricular creative and performing arts clubs.
Rated as Outstanding by Ofsted in its last full inspection in 2012.
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Ipswich Preparatory School (1.5 miles); St Joseph's College Prep School (2.4 miles); The Meadows Montessori School (2.4 miles).
State Primary Schools
St John's Church of England Primary School, Ipswich (0.4 miles); St Margaret's Church of England Primary School, Ipswich (1 mile); St Mark's Catholic Primary School, Ipswich (2.5 miles).
Independent Senior Schools
Ipswich School (1.3 miles); St Joseph's College, Ipswich (2.4 miles); Ipswich High School (5.8 miles).
State Senior Schools
Northgate High School (0.9 miles); St Alban's Catholic High School (1 mile); Kesgrave High School (3 miles).