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St Mary’s Catholic Primary School, Ipswich IP4

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 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 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, 30.5 pupils per class and 26.1 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 3 schools, it also has access to more specialist teachers and resources than most state schools.
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. Choir. There are also some visual and performing arts clubs.
Rated as Outstanding by Ofsted in its last full inspection in 2012.

Find another school near St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Ipswich

Independent Prep Schools

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).

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