Rushmere Hall Primary School

URN: 148414 • Ipswich IP4 3EJ

Overview

Name
Rushmere Hall Primary School
URN
148414
Type
Academy converter
Phase
Primary
Status
Open
Gender
Mixed
Religious
Does not apply
Admissions
Not applicable
Trust
EKO TRUST
Private
No
Ofsted rating
Good
Ranking score
65.4 / 100
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Leadership & Contact

Headteacher
Paul Fykin (since 2025) , Headteacher
Telephone
01473726027
Website
Visit
Address
Lanark Road, Ipswich IP4 3EJ

Summary

Rushmere Hall Primary School is a mixed academy converter located in Ipswich, Suffolk, with a current enrolment of 535 pupils and a capacity of 570. The school is committed to fostering a welcoming and supportive environment, where children are encouraged to work hard and develop their potential. The ethos of the school emphasizes community involvement, with strong partnerships between staff and parents to enhance the educational experience.

The curriculum at Rushmere Hall is designed to promote personal development, including subjects such as Relationships and Sex Education (RSE), Personal, Social, and Health Education (PSHE), and Religious Education (R.E). The school also prioritizes sports and physical education, ensuring a well-rounded approach to learning. Additional support is available for students with special educational needs, and initiatives like the Thrive programme focus on mental health and wellbeing.

As part of the Eko Trust, Rushmere Hall is involved in ongoing developments to strengthen educational excellence, including a proposed merger with another high-performing academy trust. The school is dedicated to maintaining high standards and providing a nurturing environment for all its pupils.

Key details

LA
Suffolk
Age range
3 - 11
Boarders
No boarders
Sixth form
Does not have a sixth form
Trust
EKO TRUST
Capacity
570
Pupils
535
Boys
283
Girls
252
FSM %
14.70
Open date
2021-02-01
Close date
Last Ofsted
2024-01-31
Next inspection
Data snapshot
2025-07-14
County
Suffolk

Trends

DatePupilsBoysGirlsCapacityFSM%
2025-07-14 535 283 252 570 14.70
2024-09-11 563 291 272 570 17.30
2023-09-11 604 322 282 630 16.50
2022-09-11 604 322 282 630 16.50
2021-09-11 675

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