Bucklesham Primary School, Ipswich

In its own words: "See the links on the right to find out the staff, Governors and what the vision and values of the schools are."

From the headteacher's welcome: "Welcome to Bucklesham Primary School! We are a happy school that provides a safe and nurturing environment for learning which enables all our children to achieve the skills needed for adult life. Through a stimulating engaging curriculum that encompasses indoor and outdoor learning opportunities, we ensure that every day counts at Bucklesham."

Clubs and activities named on the school's website include football, dance and gardening.

Coming up: an open evening on Thursday 5 November 2026 and an open evening on Monday 30 November 2026. Check the school's website before you go, as dates can change.

In 2025, 71% of Year 6 pupils at Bucklesham Primary School reached the expected standard in reading and 71% in maths. At the average state primary the figures were 75% and 72% in Suffolk and 77% and 75% across England.

Results rose from 67% in reading and 53% in maths in 2024.

With small year groups, a few pupils can move these figures by several points.

For September 2026 entry, 18 families put Bucklesham Primary School as their first choice and 35 named it as one of their preferences, for 15 places offered. That is 1.2 first choices for every place. 3 families who put it first were not offered a place there.

The nearest other state primary schools to Bucklesham Primary School are Birchwood Primary School (2.2 miles, Outstanding, 83% reading, 80% maths); Nacton Church of England Primary School (2.2 miles, Good, 80% reading, 73% maths); Waldringfield Primary School (2.3 miles); and Gorseland Primary School (2.4 miles, Requires improvement, 76% reading, 76% maths).

Each of them had higher 2025 results than Bucklesham Primary School.

5.8% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, well below the average state school (25%), and 0% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.

In 2026, 21 pupils (20.2%) received SEN support and 8 (7.7%) 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 speech, language and communication needs.

Bucklesham Primary School had 8 teachers in 2026, one for every 11 pupils: more teachers per pupil than a typical primary school, at about one for every 20.

There is no railway, tram or Underground station within about three miles of Bucklesham Primary School.

4 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is School (w-bound), 20 metres away.

In August 2026, police recorded 1 crime within a mile of the school, most often vehicle crime. That is well below the typical figure around schools in Suffolk (32).

In 2024/25, Bucklesham Primary School issued 3 suspensions, 3.3 for every 100 pupils (the average state school: 6.3), and no permanent exclusions.