Birchwood Primary School

URN: 124681 • Ipswich IP5 3SP

Overview

Name
Birchwood Primary School
URN
124681
Type
Community school
Phase
Primary
Status
Open
Gender
Mixed
Religious
Does not apply
Admissions
Not applicable
Trust
Private
No
Ofsted rating
Outstanding
Ranking score
67.5 / 100
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Leadership & Contact

Headteacher
Philippa Wake (since 2025) , Headteacher
Telephone
01473610701
Website
Visit
Address
Valiant Road, Ipswich IP5 3SP

Summary

Birchwood Primary School is a mixed community school located in Ipswich, Suffolk, with a current enrolment of 206 pupils and a capacity of 210. The school prides itself on fostering individual interests and experiences, ensuring that every child is valued within the school community. The ethos of Birchwood is centred around creating a supportive and inclusive environment where children can thrive.

The curriculum at Birchwood is thoughtfully designed to be creative and inspiring, adapting to meet the diverse needs of all students. Recent performance data indicates strong outcomes, with 77% of Early Years pupils achieving expected standards, and 73% of Key Stage 2 pupils meeting the combined expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, surpassing the national average.

Birchwood Primary School also offers various support services, including safeguarding measures and resources for families. The school actively engages with parents through newsletters, events, and a Parent Council, fostering a strong sense of community and collaboration. For more information, visit their website at www.birchwoodprimary.co.uk.

Key details

LA
Suffolk
Age range
4 - 11
Boarders
No boarders
Sixth form
Does not have a sixth form
Trust
Capacity
210
Pupils
206
Boys
100
Girls
106
FSM %
8.70
Open date
Close date
Last Ofsted
2022-12-14
Next inspection
Data snapshot
2025-07-14
County
Suffolk

Trends

DatePupilsBoysGirlsCapacityFSM%
2025-07-14 206 100 106 210 8.70
2024-09-11 208 106 102 210 5.80
2023-09-11 206 109 97 210 3.40
2022-09-11 206 109 97 210 3.40
2021-09-11 205 100 105 210 3.40
2020-09-11 210 108 102 210 2.40

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