Gusford Community Primary School
URN: 139803 • Ipswich IP2 9LQ
Overview
- Name
- Gusford Community Primary School
- URN
- 139803
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- Phase
- Primary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Does not apply
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- THE ACTIVE LEARNING TRUST LIMITED
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Requires improvement
- Ranking score
- 45.7 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Stephen Tapley (since 2025)
- Telephone
- 01473682148
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Sheldrake Drive, Ipswich IP2 9LQ
Summary
Gusford Community Primary School, located in Ipswich, Suffolk, is a mixed academy with a current enrolment of 531 pupils, serving a capacity of 630. The school is dedicated to fostering a supportive and inclusive environment where every child can thrive. With a focus on developing the creative, physical, emotional, and social aspects of learning, Gusford aims to cultivate values such as kindness, honesty, respect, confidence, and responsibility among its students.
The school operates under the motto "Together We Believe, Learn & Achieve," emphasizing the importance of safety, respect, and the right to learn. Gusford is committed to providing an inclusive curriculum tailored to meet the diverse needs of all pupils, including those with Special Educational Needs or Disabilities (SEND). The school prioritizes equality of opportunity and encourages a culture of inclusion and diversity.
Gusford Primary School actively engages with the local community, contributing to a happy and vibrant environment. Parents are encouraged to participate in school events and stay informed through weekly newsletters, ensuring a collaborative approach to education and community involvement.
The school operates under the motto "Together We Believe, Learn & Achieve," emphasizing the importance of safety, respect, and the right to learn. Gusford is committed to providing an inclusive curriculum tailored to meet the diverse needs of all pupils, including those with Special Educational Needs or Disabilities (SEND). The school prioritizes equality of opportunity and encourages a culture of inclusion and diversity.
Gusford Primary School actively engages with the local community, contributing to a happy and vibrant environment. Parents are encouraged to participate in school events and stay informed through weekly newsletters, ensuring a collaborative approach to education and community involvement.
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Key details
- LA
- Suffolk
- Age range
- 4 - 11
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Trust
- THE ACTIVE LEARNING TRUST LIMITED
- Capacity
- 630
- Pupils
- 531
- Boys
- 285
- Girls
- 246
- FSM %
- 33.90
- Open date
- 2013-08-01
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2022-09-14
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Suffolk
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 531 | 285 | 246 | 630 | 33.90 |
| 2024-09-11 | 549 | 294 | 255 | 630 | 34.60 |
| 2023-09-11 | 601 | 320 | 281 | 630 | 31.10 |
| 2022-09-11 | 601 | 320 | 281 | 630 | 31.10 |
| 2021-09-11 | 586 | 296 | 290 | 630 | 24.70 |
| 2020-09-11 | 608 | 316 | 292 | 630 | 19.60 |
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