Gorseland Primary School, IPSWICH
Data last updated 11 Sept 2026
Location
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Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 9 months agoOverall
Quality of Education
Behaviour & Attitudes
Personal Development
Leadership & Management
Early Years
Ofsted Insights
What This School Does Well
Gorseland is a warm, inclusive school where your child will be well known and cared for. The consistent approach to behaviour means pupils learn in a calm, respectful environment, and attendance has improved significantly. Teachers use proven methods to help children remember what they learn, particularly in reading, writing and maths.
Key Strengths
- Strong attendance and behaviour management with consistent expectations across the school - pupils are ready, respectful and safe
- Well-designed curriculum with effective teaching in English and mathematics that helps pupils remember and recall important knowledge
- Inclusive school culture where all pupils, including those with SEND and disadvantaged pupils, are fully included in school life and have a voice
Areas for Improvement
- Teaching consistency needs to improve in subjects beyond English and mathematics - some subjects are not taught as effectively as core subjects
- Some disadvantaged pupils do not achieve as well as they could - leaders are still developing how they evaluate which support strategies have the strongest impact
- Disadvantaged pupils are underrepresented in after-school clubs - though the school has increased lunchtime activities to address this
Safeguarding
Safeguarding standards are met - leaders have established an open culture where safeguarding is everyone's responsibility and concerns are actively identified and managed, making pupils safer and helping them feel safe.
Extracurricular Activities
Sports clubs, hockey, mindful colouring, reading ambassadors, wellbeing champions, buddy bench, police and fire service visits, charity fundraising, film premiere project for Year 6
Gorseland Primary School is an inclusive school with two specialist SEN units that meets expected standards. Leaders have high expectations and ambition for all pupils, with a strong focus on consistent teaching in English and mathematics.
At a Glance
11.2%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
Yes
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
MLD - Moderate Learning Difficulty
SEN Provision
No
Special Measures
Primary Performance (KS2)
Academic year 2025/26KS2 Results (% meeting expected standard)
Reading has improved from 67% to 76%. Maths has improved from 72% to 76%. Writing has improved from 64% to 69%.
Class Sizes
28.0
Avg class size
26.5
Infant (KS1)
27.4
KS2
13
Total classes
2 classes with more than 30 pupils
2024/25 academic year
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
92%
Near capacity
461 pupils
502 capacity
41 spare places available
Area Demand Pressure - IPSWICH
Based on MHCLG housing supply data for IPSWICH
Admissions Demand - Suffolk
Places available
8,896
Applications
6,486
Got 1st preference
96.3%
Got preferred school
99.4%
Primary admissions across Suffolk (2025/26)
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SEN Provision
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Pupil Demographics
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School Funding
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Pupil Absence2024/25
4.33589%
Overall absence
8.37563%
Persistent absence
394
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
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