The Beeches Community Primary School
| Type | Primary / Academy converter |
| Age Range | 2-11 |
| Religion | Does not apply |
| Address | Shakespeare Road Ipswich Suffolk IP1 6ET |
| Phone | 01473741225 |
| Reference Number | 141849 |
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 402 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 54.73%
Girls: 45.27% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 39.7% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 28.4% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 23.8 |
| Average size of Key Stage 1 classes taught by one teacher | 23.5 |
| Average size of Key Stage 2 classes taught by one teacher | 24 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 29 | 21 | 50 |
| 2 | 31 | 16 | 47 |
| 3 | 26 | 19 | 45 |
| 4 | 20 | 29 | 49 |
| 5 | 25 | 27 | 52 |
| 6 | 30 | 17 | 47 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 50.7% |
| White, Other | 9.5% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 8.2% |
| African | 5.7% |
| Mixed, Other | 3.5% |
| Unclassified | 2.7% |
| White & Black (African) | 1.7% |
| Asian, Other | 1.7% |
| White & Asian | 0.7% |
| Caribbean | 0.7% |
| Chinese | 0.5% |
| Indian | 0.5% |
| Pakistani | 0.2% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | As of September 2024, Ofsted no longer give a one word rating for schools. See our blog post for more details. |
| Last Inspection Date | 2024-01-23 |
| Date | Description | Report |
|---|---|---|
| 2023-12-05 | School inspection | School inspection |
| 2018-02-08 | Short inspection | Short inspection |
| 2015-03-04 | Academy conversion letter | Academy conversion letter |
| Previously as Whitton Community Primary School | ||
| 2012-10-04 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2011-05-25 | Monitoring visit | Monitoring visit |
| 2010-01-27 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2006-12-13 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2001-05-08 | Full inspection | Full inspection |
| 2012-10-04 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2011-05-25 | Monitoring visit | Monitoring visit |
| 2010-01-27 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2006-12-13 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2001-05-08 | Full inspection | Full inspection |
Ofsted Parent View
The latest published parent view scores are from 2019. Ofsted only publish scores if there have been more than 10 responses to the survey.
| Strongly Agree | Agree | Disagree | Strongly Disagree | Don't Know | Total Responses | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. My child is happy at this school. | 58 | 14 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 73 |
| 2. My child feels safe at this school. | 49 | 22 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 73 |
| 3. The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved. | 42 | 27 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 73 |
| 4. My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively. | 57 | 3 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 6 |
| 5. The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year. | 49 | 23 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 73 |
| 6. When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly. | 0 | 47 | 22 | 1 | 0 | 3 |
| 7. My child has SEND, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed. | ||||||
| 8. The school has high expectations for my child. | 42 | 30 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 73 |
| 9. My child does well at this school. | 49 | 24 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 73 |
| 10. The school lets me know how my child is doing. | 48 | 24 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 73 |
| 11. There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school. | 46 | 25 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 73 |
| 12. My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school. | 41 | 31 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 73 |
| 13. The school supports my child’s wider personal development. | 46 | 26 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 73 |
| 14. I would recommend this school to another parent. | 72 | 1 |
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 | -1 | Unlock | Unlock |
| Writing | 0.8 | Unlock | Unlock |
| Maths | -1 | Unlock | Unlock |
How many students meet the standards
Note: Exam results were not published in 2020, 2021 or 2022 due to the pandemic.
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.
Note: Exam results were not published in 2020, 2021 or 2022 due to the pandemic.
Sample
UnlockProgress Scores
Note: Exam results were not published in 2020, 2021 or 2022 due to the pandemic.
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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St Pancras Catholic Primary School
Stratford Road, Ipswich, Suffolk, IP1 6EF |
0.17 miles |
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Highfield Nursery School
Chesterfield Drive, Ipswich, IP1 6DW |
0.4 miles |
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Castle Hill Infant School
Dryden Road, Ipswich, Suffolk, IP1 6QD |
0.51 miles |
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Castle Hill Junior School
Dryden Road, Ipswich, Suffolk, IP1 6QD |
0.51 miles |
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Whitehouse Community Primary School
Marlow Road, Ipswich, Suffolk, IP1 5JN |
0.57 miles |
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Dale Hall Community Primary School
Dale Hall Lane, Ipswich, Suffolk, IP1 4LX |
0.81 miles |
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Springfield Junior School
Kitchener Road, Ipswich, Suffolk, IP1 4DT |
0.96 miles |
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Springfield Infant School and Nursery
11 Wesley Way, Ipswich, Suffolk, IP1 4PP |
0.99 miles |
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Handford Hall Primary School
57 Gatacre Road, Ipswich, Suffolk, IP1 2LQ |
1.4 miles |
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Bramford Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School
Duckamere, Bramford, Ipswich, Suffolk, IP8 4AH |
1.48 miles |
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St Matthew's Church of England Primary School, Ipswich
Portman Road, Ipswich, Suffolk, IP1 2AX |
1.73 miles |
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Ranelagh Primary School
Pauls Road, Ipswich, Suffolk, IP2 0AN |
1.75 miles |
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Sproughton Church of England Primary School
Church Lane, Sproughton, Ipswich, Suffolk, IP8 3BB |
1.88 miles |
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Claydon Primary School
Lancaster Way, Claydon, Ipswich, IP6 0DX |
1.96 miles |
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St Margaret's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School, Ipswich
Bolton Lane, Ipswich, Suffolk, IP4 2BT |
1.97 miles |
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St Helen's Primary School
Woodbridge Road, Ipswich, Suffolk, IP4 2LT |
2.26 miles |
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The Oaks Primary School
Aster Road, Ipswich, Suffolk, IP2 0NR |
2.31 miles |
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St Mark's Catholic Primary School, Ipswich
Stone Lodge Lane West, Ipswich, Suffolk, IP2 9HN |
2.35 miles |
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St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Ipswich
Woodbridge Road, Ipswich, Suffolk, IP4 4EU |
2.43 miles |
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Sidegate Primary School
Sidegate Lane, Ipswich, Suffolk, IP4 4JD |
2.44 miles |
| Name | Distance |
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Thomas Wolsey Ormiston Academy
Defoe Road, Ipswich, Suffolk, IP1 6SG |
0.12 miles |
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Ormiston Endeavour Academy
Defoe Road, Ipswich, Suffolk, IP1 6SG |
0.5 miles |
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Westbourne Academy
Marlow Road, Ipswich, Suffolk, IP1 5JN |
0.58 miles |
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The Meadows Montessori School
32 Larchcroft Road, Ipswich, Suffolk, IP1 6AR |
0.69 miles |
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Ipswich School
Henley Road, Ipswich, IP1 3SG |
1.5 miles |
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Claydon High School
Church Lane, Claydon, Ipswich, Suffolk, IP6 0EG |
1.83 miles |
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Learning Support, Southern Area Education Office
St Andrew House, Ipswich, IP4 1LJ |
2.24 miles |
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Woodbridge Road Academy
50 Russet Road, Ipswich, Suffolk, IP4 2EB |
2.26 miles |
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Northgate High School
Sidegate Lane West, Ipswich, Suffolk, IP4 3DL |
2.3 miles |
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Suffolk New College
Rope Walk, Ipswich, Suffolk, IP4 1LT |
2.38 miles |
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Stone Lodge Academy
Stone Lodge Lane West, Ipswich, Suffolk, IP2 9HW |
2.44 miles |
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Chantry Academy
Mallard Way, Ipswich, Suffolk, IP2 9LR |
2.5 miles |
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St Joseph's College
Belstead Road, Ipswich, IP2 9DR |
2.58 miles |
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Stoke High School - Ormiston Academy
Maidenhall Approach, Ipswich, Suffolk, IP2 8PL |
2.77 miles |
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One Sixth Form College
Scrivener Drive, Pinewood, Ipswich, Suffolk, IP8 3SU |
2.77 miles |
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The Bridge School
Sprites Lane, Ipswich, Suffolk, IP8 3ND |
3.03 miles |
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Belstead House Adult Education Centre
Sprites Lane, Ipswich, IP8 3NA |
3.2 miles |
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St Alban's Catholic High School
Digby Road, Ipswich, Suffolk, IP4 3NJ |
3.27 miles |
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Copleston High School
Copleston Road, Ipswich, Suffolk, IP4 5HD |
3.33 miles |
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Sir Bobby Robson School
Lindbergh Road, Ipswich, Suffolk, IP3 9FA |
4.08 miles |