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
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.
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.
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- Child Absent In Education (CAE) / Child Missing in Education (CME) (sen)
- Special Educational Needs and/or Disabilities (sen)
- Privacy Policy (other)
- Additional Policies (other)
- Admissions (other)
- Curriculum Policy and Long Term Plan (other)
- Safeguarding Policy (other)
- Term Dates (other)
- Welcome (other)
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Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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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