PrimaryData as of May 2026

Piper's Vale Primary - A Paradigm Academy

Raeburn Road, Ipswich, IP3 0EW

Academy sponsor led

Pupils

345

Ages

3-11

FSM

51.0%

Capacity

472

Ofsted

Good

Feb 2022

Exam Results

Official performance data from the Department for Education

KS2 Results (Primary)

Percentage reaching expected standard— 2024/25

Reading

56.0%

Writing

83.0%

Maths

51.0%

RWM Combined

44.0%

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About Piper's Vale Primary - A Paradigm Academy

Piper's Vale Primary - A Paradigm Academy is a primary school in Ipswich, Suffolk. Its latest Ofsted outcome is Good (2022 inspection). Latest published results: KS2 2024/25: 44% met expected standard in RWM. The school has around 345 pupils on roll. Use this page to explore performance trends, inspection history, admissions notes and neighbourhood context before applying.

Location: Raeburn Road, Ipswich, IP3 0EW | More schools in Suffolk

Ofsted inspection history

Published Ofsted outcomes for Piper's Vale Primary - A Paradigm Academy, including earlier inspections linked to predecessor establishments where applicable.

Feb 2022 — Good
Nov 2016 — Requires improvement (predecessor: Piper's Vale Community Primary School)

Official reports: Ofsted.gov.uk

Frequently asked questions about Piper's Vale Primary - A Paradigm Academy

What is Piper's Vale Primary - A Paradigm Academy's Ofsted rating?

Piper's Vale Primary - A Paradigm Academy received a Good rating from Ofsted following its 2022 inspection.

What are Piper's Vale Primary - A Paradigm Academy's latest exam results?

Piper's Vale Primary - A Paradigm Academy: KS2 2024/25: 44% met expected standard in RWM. Figures are from DfE-published performance tables.

Where is Piper's Vale Primary - A Paradigm Academy located?

Piper's Vale Primary - A Paradigm Academy is a primary school in Ipswich, Suffolk (IP3 0EW).

How many pupils attend Piper's Vale Primary - A Paradigm Academy?

Piper's Vale Primary - A Paradigm Academy has around 345 pupils on roll according to the latest school census data.

How can I compare Piper's Vale Primary - A Paradigm Academy with other schools?

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