Piper's Vale Primary - A Paradigm Academy
| Type | Primary / Academy sponsor led |
| Age Range | 3-11 |
| Religion | Does not apply |
| Address | Raeburn Road Ipswich Suffolk IP3 0EW |
| Phone | 01473320413 |
| Reference Number | 145118 |
Piper’s Vale Primary, part of the Paradigm Academy Trust, is performing well overall following its first inspection since joining the trust. The school is recognized for its ambitious and well-sequenced curriculum which secures good educational outcomes, particularly in music, science, and reading. Pupils demonstrate good behavior, respect for one another, and a strong sense of belonging, feeling supported by their teachers. While the school provides a rich variety of activities and fosters a love for learning, there are some improvements needed in the consistency of mathematics delivery, particularly for older pupils who are catching up on previous learning gaps.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 345 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 49.86%
Girls: 50.14% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 51% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 30.4% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 23.2 |
| Average size of Key Stage 1 classes taught by one teacher | 27 |
| Average size of Key Stage 2 classes taught by one teacher | 31.2 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 24 | 28 | 52 |
| 2 | 22 | 21 | 43 |
| 3 | 24 | 20 | 44 |
| 4 | 24 | 27 | 51 |
| 5 | 31 | 24 | 55 |
| 6 | 20 | 21 | 41 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 48.4% |
| White, Other | 15.4% |
| African | 8.4% |
| Mixed, Other | 8.4% |
| Indian | 1.2% |
| White & Black (African) | 1.2% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 0.9% |
| Unclassified | 0.9% |
| Asian, Other | 0.6% |
| Caribbean | 0.3% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| > Quality of education | Good |
| > Behaviour & Attitude | Good |
| > Personal Development | Good |
| > Leadership & Management | Good |
| > Early Years Provision | Good |
| Last Report Date | 15 Feb 2022 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 15 Feb 2022 | School inspection: |
Strengths
- Well-designed, ambitious curriculum that integrates practical experiences.
- Strong emphasis on reading, with most pupils reading fluently by the end of key stage 1.
- Positive behavior and respectful interactions among pupils.
- Effective support for pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities.
- Engaging extracurricular activities that enhance learning experiences.
Areas for Improvement
- Inconsistent delivery of the mathematics curriculum in key stage 2.
- Some pupils do not receive adequate work suited to their abilities in mathematics.
How many students meet the standards
| Reading, Writing & Maths | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 44% | ||
| Pupils meeting a higher standard | 2% |
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 | 102 | ||
| Maths | 98 |
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 | -1.3 | ||
| Writing | 1.1 | ||
| Maths | -3.6 |
How many students meet the standards
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| Number of Applications | Number of Offers | |
| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 14 | 0 |
| Third Preference | 6 | 0 |
| From another Local Authority | 0 | 0 |
Previous Years
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0.37 miles |
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0.9 miles |
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1.05 miles |
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Hillside Primary School
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1.34 miles |
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Clifford Road Primary School & Nursery
Clifford Road, Ipswich, Suffolk, IP4 1PJ |
1.4 miles |
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Britannia Primary School and Nursery
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1.44 miles |
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Halifax Primary School
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1.5 miles |
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St Helen's Primary School
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1.61 miles |
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Broke Hall Community Primary School
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1.79 miles |
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St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Ipswich
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1.79 miles |
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1.84 miles |
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The Willows Primary School
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1.97 miles |
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1.97 miles |
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St Mark's Catholic Primary School
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2.02 miles |
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St Matthew's Church of England Primary School, Ipswich
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2.05 miles |
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Sidegate Primary School
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2.14 miles |
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