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
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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.

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

DatePupilsBoysGirlsCapacityFSM%
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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