Gusford Community Primary School, Ipswich

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Gusford Community Primary School

Sheldrake Drive, Ipswich, IP2 9LQ

A Requires improvement-rated primary school in Ipswich where 55% of pupils met the expected standard at KS2.

Academy sponsor led

Pupils

531

Ages

4-11

FSM

33.9%

Capacity

630

Ofsted

Requires improvement

Sept 2022

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Exam Results

Official performance data from the Department for Education

KS2 Results (Primary)

Percentage reaching expected standard— 2024/25

Reading

65.0%

Writing

76.0%

Maths

65.0%

RWM Combined

55.0%

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About Gusford Community Primary School

Gusford Community Primary School is a primary school in Ipswich, Suffolk. Its latest Ofsted outcome is Requires improvement (2022 inspection). According to the latest Ofsted Parent View survey (Sept 2025, 131 responses), 94% of parents would recommend this school. Latest published results: KS2 2024/25: 55% met expected standard in RWM. The school has around 531 pupils on roll. Use this page to explore performance trends, inspection history, admissions notes and neighbourhood context before applying.

Location: Sheldrake Drive, Ipswich, IP2 9LQ | More schools in Suffolk

Ofsted inspection history

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

Sept 2022 — Requires improvement
May 2021 — Taking effective action to tackle the areas…
Feb 2021 — Leaders and those responsible for governanc…
Nov 2018 — Requires improvement

Official reports: Ofsted.gov.uk

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Frequently asked questions about Gusford Community Primary School

What is Gusford Community Primary School's Ofsted rating?

Gusford Community Primary School received a Requires improvement rating from Ofsted following its 2022 inspection.

What do parents say about Gusford Community Primary School?

Ofsted Parent View (Sept 2025, 131 responses): 94% of parents would recommend Gusford Community Primary School.

What are Gusford Community Primary School's latest exam results?

Gusford Community Primary School: KS2 2024/25: 55% met expected standard in RWM. Figures are from DfE-published performance tables.

Where is Gusford Community Primary School located?

Gusford Community Primary School is a primary school in Ipswich, Suffolk (IP2 9LQ).

How many pupils attend Gusford Community Primary School?

Gusford Community Primary School has around 531 pupils on roll according to the latest school census data.

How can I compare Gusford Community Primary School with other schools?

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