Piper's Vale Primary - A Paradigm Academy
URN: 145118 • Ipswich IP3 0EW
Overview
- Name
- Piper's Vale Primary - A Paradigm Academy
- URN
- 145118
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- Phase
- Primary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Does not apply
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- PARADIGM TRUST
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 54.4 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Kimberly Morton (since 2025)
- Telephone
- 01473320413
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Raeburn Road, Ipswich IP3 0EW
Summary
Piper's Vale Primary Academy, located in Ipswich, Suffolk, is a mixed-gender primary school with a current enrolment of 345 pupils, against a capacity of 420. As an academy sponsored by Paradigm Trust, the school is committed to providing a high-quality education that ensures every child has equal access to knowledge, skills, and opportunities. The school's ethos centres on ambition, belonging, and excellence, fostering a supportive environment where students are encouraged to develop a strong work ethic and aspire to achieve their goals.
The curriculum at Piper's Vale is designed to promote both academic success and emotional development, with a focus on inclusivity and nurturing. The school actively engages parents and carers, recognising the importance of collaboration in enhancing the educational experience for children. Attendance is a key priority, with the school aiming for a minimum of 95% attendance to ensure students do not miss significant learning time.
Under the leadership of Principal Kimberly Morton, Piper's Vale Primary Academy strives for continuous improvement in teaching and learning, creating a vibrant school community where every child is valued and supported.
The curriculum at Piper's Vale is designed to promote both academic success and emotional development, with a focus on inclusivity and nurturing. The school actively engages parents and carers, recognising the importance of collaboration in enhancing the educational experience for children. Attendance is a key priority, with the school aiming for a minimum of 95% attendance to ensure students do not miss significant learning time.
Under the leadership of Principal Kimberly Morton, Piper's Vale Primary Academy strives for continuous improvement in teaching and learning, creating a vibrant school community where every child is valued and supported.
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Key details
- LA
- Suffolk
- Age range
- 3 - 11
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Trust
- PARADIGM TRUST
- Capacity
- 420
- Pupils
- 345
- Boys
- 172
- Girls
- 173
- FSM %
- 51.00
- Open date
- 2017-09-01
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2022-02-16
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Suffolk
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 345 | 172 | 173 | 420 | 51.00 |
| 2024-09-11 | 348 | 177 | 171 | 420 | 48.80 |
| 2023-09-11 | 314 | 159 | 155 | 420 | 44.60 |
| 2022-09-11 | 314 | 159 | 155 | 420 | 44.60 |
| 2021-09-11 | 321 | 156 | 165 | 420 | 45.30 |
| 2020-09-11 | 335 | 159 | 176 | 420 | 36.60 |
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