Broke Hall Community Primary School, Ipswich

In its own words: "Welcome to Broke Hall Primary School. At Broke Hall we are committed to delivering the highest standards of teaching and learning whilst maintaining a strong pastoral ethos. Staff, supported by governors, work hard to deliver a broad and engaging curriculum."

From the headteacher's welcome: "Welcome to Broke Hall Community Primary School. At Broke Hall we are committed to delivering the highest standards of teaching and learning whilst maintaining a strong pastoral ethos. We pride ourselves on our values of Resilience, Curiosity, Knowledge & Understanding, Independence and Inclusion. They underpin everything we do at school."

Clubs and activities named on the school's website include dance and drama.

Coming up: an open evening on Tuesday 22 June 2027. Check the school's website before you go, as dates can change.

In 2025, 84% of Year 6 pupils at Broke Hall Community Primary School reached the expected standard in reading and 84% in maths. At the average state primary the figures were 75% and 72% in Suffolk and 77% and 75% across England.

Results fell from 88% in reading and 92% in maths in 2024.

For September 2026 entry, 69 families put Broke Hall Community Primary School as their first choice and 100 named it as one of their preferences, for 69 places offered. That is one first choice for every place. Every family who put it first was offered a place there for 2026 entry.

The nearest other state primary schools to Broke Hall Community Primary School are Britannia Primary School and Nursery (0.7 miles, Good, 80% reading, 81% maths); Rose Hill Primary (1.1 miles, Requires improvement, 68% reading, 68% maths); Murrayfield Primary - A Paradigm Academy (1.2 miles, Good, 67% reading, 67% maths); and St John's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School, Ipswich (1.3 miles, Good, 97% reading, 97% maths).

Broke Hall Community Primary School's 2025 results were higher than 3 of these 4 schools.

Broke Hall Community Primary School is one of 8 schools run by The Children's Endeavour Trust, an academy trust.

6.1% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, well below the average state school (25%), according to the 2026 school census.

In 2026, 68 pupils (11.5%) received SEN support and 12 (2%) had an education, health and care plan, against 16.2% and 4.6% at the average state school. The most common need among them is autism.

The nearest railway station is Entrance1, about 1.1 miles away in a straight line.

13 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Broke Hall Primary School (outside), 60 metres away.

Measured by the 2025 English Indices of Deprivation, the neighbourhood Broke Hall Community Primary School stands in is among the 10% least deprived neighbourhoods in England. This describes where the school is, not where its pupils live.

In August 2026, police recorded 79 crimes within a mile of the school, most often violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and criminal damage and arson. That is well above the typical figure around schools in Suffolk (32), as is usual near a town centre.

In 2024/25, Broke Hall Community Primary School issued 2 suspensions, 0.3 for every 100 pupils (the average state school: 6.3), and no permanent exclusions.

The secondary schools closest to Broke Hall Community Primary School are Copleston High School (0.6 miles), St Alban's Catholic High School (0.9 miles), Ipswich Academy (1.7 miles) and Northgate High School (1.8 miles).