The Beeches Community Primary School
URN: 141849 • Ipswich IP1 6ET
Overview
- Name
- The Beeches Community Primary School
- URN
- 141849
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Does not apply
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- ASSET EDUCATION
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 58.2 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Stephen Capper (since 2025) , Acting Headteacher
- Telephone
- 01473741225
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Shakespeare Road, Ipswich IP1 6ET
Summary
The Beeches Community Primary School, located in Ipswich, Suffolk, is a mixed academy converter with a current enrolment of 402 pupils, out of a capacity of 431. The school is committed to providing an engaging educational experience that emphasizes high academic expectations. Its ethos revolves around excellence, engagement, empowerment, and equity, aiming to transform children's lives and enhance their future opportunities.
As part of the ASSET Educational Trust, The Beeches fosters a strong sense of community and inclusivity, encouraging all students to feel valued and supported. The school prioritizes the welfare and safeguarding of its pupils, ensuring a safe environment where children can thrive. The leadership team, comprising Co-Headteachers Stephen Capper and Rachel Walker, invites parents and guardians to visit the school to gain a better understanding of its unique culture and educational approach.
The curriculum at The Beeches is designed to be dynamic and diverse, catering to the varied needs of its students. With a focus on academic success and personal development, the school aims to equip children with the skills and confidence necessary for their future endeavors.
As part of the ASSET Educational Trust, The Beeches fosters a strong sense of community and inclusivity, encouraging all students to feel valued and supported. The school prioritizes the welfare and safeguarding of its pupils, ensuring a safe environment where children can thrive. The leadership team, comprising Co-Headteachers Stephen Capper and Rachel Walker, invites parents and guardians to visit the school to gain a better understanding of its unique culture and educational approach.
The curriculum at The Beeches is designed to be dynamic and diverse, catering to the varied needs of its students. With a focus on academic success and personal development, the school aims to equip children with the skills and confidence necessary for their future endeavors.
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Key details
- LA
- Suffolk
- Age range
- 2 - 11
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Trust
- ASSET EDUCATION
- Capacity
- 431
- Pupils
- 402
- Boys
- 220
- Girls
- 182
- FSM %
- 39.70
- Open date
- 2015-03-01
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2023-12-06
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Suffolk
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 402 | 220 | 182 | 431 | 39.70 |
| 2024-09-11 | 392 | 216 | 176 | 431 | 41.80 |
| 2023-09-11 | 337 | 186 | 151 | 431 | 36.20 |
| 2022-09-11 | 337 | 186 | 151 | 430 | 36.20 |
| 2021-09-11 | 328 | 177 | 151 | 430 | 38.30 |
| 2020-09-11 | 328 | 177 | 151 | 430 | 32.00 |
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