PrimaryData as of May 2026

Gorseland Primary School

Deben Avenue, Martlesham Heath, IPSWICH, IP5 3QR

Community school

Pupils

483

Ages

3-11

FSM

9.1%

Capacity

502

Ofsted

Requires improvement

May 2023

Exam Results

Official performance data from the Department for Education

KS2 Results (Primary)

Percentage reaching expected standard— 2024/25

Reading

76.0%

Writing

69.0%

Maths

76.0%

RWM Combined

63.0%

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About Gorseland Primary School

Gorseland Primary School is a primary school in IPSWICH, Suffolk. Its latest Ofsted outcome is Requires improvement (2023 inspection). Latest published results: KS2 2024/25: 63% met expected standard in RWM. The school has around 483 pupils on roll. Use this page to explore performance trends, inspection history, admissions notes and neighbourhood context before applying.

Location: Deben Avenue, IPSWICH, IP5 3QR | More schools in Suffolk

Ofsted inspection history

Published Ofsted outcomes for Gorseland Primary School, including earlier inspections linked to predecessor establishments where applicable.

Dec 2025 — 2024+ framework
May 2023 — Requires improvement
Dec 2017 — Outstanding

Official reports: Ofsted.gov.uk

Frequently asked questions about Gorseland Primary School

What is Gorseland Primary School's Ofsted rating?

Gorseland Primary School received a Requires improvement rating from Ofsted following its 2023 inspection.

What are Gorseland Primary School's latest exam results?

Gorseland Primary School: KS2 2024/25: 63% met expected standard in RWM. Figures are from DfE-published performance tables.

Where is Gorseland Primary School located?

Gorseland Primary School is a primary school in IPSWICH, Suffolk (IP5 3QR).

How many pupils attend Gorseland Primary School?

Gorseland Primary School has around 483 pupils on roll according to the latest school census data.

How can I compare Gorseland Primary School with other schools?

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