Birchwood Primary School
| Type | Primary / Community school |
| Age Range | 4-11 |
| Religion | Does not apply |
| Address | Valiant Road Martlesham Heath Ipswich Suffolk IP5 3SP |
| Phone | 01473610701 |
| Reference Number | 124681 |
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 208 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 50.96%
Girls: 49.04% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 5.8% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 7.7% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 29.7 |
| Average size of Key Stage 1 classes taught by one teacher | 29.3 |
| Average size of Key Stage 2 classes taught by one teacher | 30 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 10 | 20 | 30 |
| 2 | 19 | 11 | 30 |
| 3 | 11 | 19 | 30 |
| 4 | 19 | 11 | 30 |
| 5 | 13 | 17 | 30 |
| 6 | 17 | 13 | 30 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 71.6% |
| Mixed, Other | 8.7% |
| Unclassified | 4.3% |
| Indian | 3.8% |
| White, Other | 2.4% |
| White & Asian | 2.4% |
| Pakistani | 1.9% |
| White & Black (African) | 1.4% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 0.5% |
| Chinese | 0.5% |
| African | 0.5% |
| Asian, Other | 0.5% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Outstanding |
| Last Inspection Date | 2023-02-03 |
| Date | Description | Report |
|---|---|---|
| 2022-12-13 | School inspection | School inspection |
| 2016-10-13 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2011-09-19 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2010-11-16 | Curriculum and development visit | Curriculum and development visit |
| 2008-09-23 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2005-11-14 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2000-05-08 | Full inspection | Full inspection |
Average Scaled Score
Results are converted into scaled scores to allow accurate comparisons of performance over time even if the difficulty of the test varies over time. Scaled scores range from 80 to 120.
| Subject | School | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reading | 104 | Unlock | Unlock |
| Maths | 102 | Unlock | Unlock |
Progress Scores
A progress score is a way to measure how well a student progressed in comparison to other students of a similar starting ability. A score of zero means would mean that a student made the same progress as others that had a similar starting a ability. A positive score would mean that the student made more progress than other students of similar starting ability. The scores below are for the whole school so is the average progress score across all students.
| Metric | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reading | -0.7 | Unlock | Unlock |
| Writing | 2 | Unlock | Unlock |
| Maths | -2.5 | Unlock | Unlock |
How many students meet the standards
Sample
UnlockAverage Scaled Score
Results are converted into scaled scores to allow accurate comparisons of performance over time even if the difficulty of the test varies over time. Scaled scores range from 80 to 120.
Sample
UnlockProgress Scores
A progress score is a way to measure how well a student progressed in comparison to other students of a similar starting ability. A score of zero means would mean that a student made the same progress as others that had a similar starting a ability. A positive score would mean that the student made more progress than other students of similar starting ability. The scores below are for the whole school so is the average progress score across all students.
Sample
Unlock| Name | Distance |
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Gorseland Primary School
Deben Avenue, Martlesham Heath, Gorseland, Ipswich, Suffolk, IP5 3QR |
0.35 miles |
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Martlesham Primary Academy
Black Tiles Lane, Martlesham, Woodbridge, Suffolk, IP12 4SS |
0.82 miles |
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Cedarwood Primary School
Wilkinson Drive, Kesgrave, Ipswich, Suffolk, IP5 2ES |
1.21 miles |
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Heath Primary School, Kesgrave
Bell Lane, Kesgrave, Ipswich, Suffolk, IP5 1JG |
1.57 miles |
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Bealings School
Sandy Lane, Little Bealings, Woodbridge, Suffolk, IP13 6LW |
1.87 miles |
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Bucklesham Primary School
Main Road, Bucklesham, Ipswich, Suffolk, IP10 0AX |
2.18 miles |
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Waldringfield Primary School
Cliff Road, Waldringfield, Woodbridge, Suffolk, IP12 4QL |
2.27 miles |
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Kyson Primary School
Peterhouse Crescent, Woodbridge, Suffolk, IP12 4HX |
2.4 miles |
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Broke Hall Community Primary School
Chatsworth Drive, Ipswich, Suffolk, IP4 5XD |
2.68 miles |
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St Mary's Church of England Primary School, Woodbridge
Burkitt Road, Woodbridge, Suffolk, IP12 4JJ |
2.88 miles |
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Britannia Primary School and Nursery
Britannia Road, Ipswich, Suffolk, IP4 5HE |
3.38 miles |
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Woodbridge Primary School
Wilkinson Way, Woodbridge, Suffolk, IP12 1SS |
3.38 miles |
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Rushmere Hall Primary School
Lanark Road, Rushmere Hall Primary School, Ipswich, Suffolk, IP4 3EJ |
3.51 miles |
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Nacton Church of England Primary School
The Street, Nacton, Ipswich, Suffolk, IP10 0EU |
3.53 miles |
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Grundisburgh Primary School
Alice Driver Road, Grundisburgh, Woodbridge, Suffolk, IP13 6XH |
3.54 miles |
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St John's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School, Ipswich
Victory Road, St John's CEVA Primary School, Ipswich, Suffolk, IP4 4LE |
3.62 miles |
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Rose Hill Primary
Derby Road, Ipswich, Suffolk, IP3 8DL |
3.78 miles |
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Sidegate Primary School
Sidegate Lane, Ipswich, Suffolk, IP4 4JD |
3.8 miles |
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Ravenswood Community Primary School
Ravenswood Avenue, Ipswich, Suffolk, IP3 9UA |
3.82 miles |
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Murrayfield Primary - A Paradigm Academy
Nacton Road, Ipswich, Suffolk, IP3 9JL |
3.83 miles |
| Name | Distance |
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Kesgrave High School
Main Road, Kesgrave, Ipswich, Suffolk, IP5 2PB |
1.17 miles |
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St Alban's Catholic High School
Digby Road, Ipswich, Suffolk, IP4 3NJ |
2.96 miles |
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Woodbridge School
Burkitt Road, Woodbridge, IP12 4JH |
3.07 miles |
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Farlingaye High School
Ransom Road, Woodbridge, Suffolk, IP12 4JX |
3.14 miles |
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Copleston High School
Copleston Road, Ipswich, Suffolk, IP4 5HD |
3.23 miles |
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New Skill Centre
Wolsey House, 2-5 The Drift, Nacton Road, Ipswich, IP3 9QR |
3.52 miles |
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Sir Bobby Robson School
Lindbergh Road, Ipswich, Suffolk, IP3 9FA |
3.68 miles |
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Orwell Park School
Nacton, Ipswich, IP10 0ER |
3.85 miles |
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Northgate High School
Sidegate Lane West, Ipswich, Suffolk, IP4 3DL |
3.85 miles |
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Ipswich Academy
Braziers Wood Road, Ipswich, Suffolk, IP3 0SP |
4.09 miles |
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Woodbridge Road Academy
50 Russet Road, Ipswich, Suffolk, IP4 2EB |
4.16 miles |
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Suffolk New College
Rope Walk, Ipswich, Suffolk, IP4 1LT |
4.47 miles |
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Learning Support, Southern Area Education Office
St Andrew House, Ipswich, IP4 1LJ |
4.54 miles |