Holbrook Primary School, Ipswich

In its own words: "Home » About Us » Welcome - Our School’s Values and Ethos Holbrook Primary has been at the heart of our community for over 150 years, offering a rich and supportive environment where every child is valued and nurtured. We are committed to inspiring curious minds and ensuring that each child reaches their full potential."

Clubs and activities named on the school's website include choir, orchestra, guitar and gardening.

Coming up: an open day on Tuesday 24 November 2026. Check the school's website before you go, as dates can change.

In 2025, 86% of Year 6 pupils at Holbrook 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 fell from 89% in reading and 89% in maths in 2024.

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

For September 2026 entry, 32 families put Holbrook Primary School as their first choice and 43 named it as one of their preferences, for 28 places offered. That is 1.1 first choices for every place. 5 families who put it first were not offered a place there.

The nearest other state primary schools to Holbrook Primary School are Stutton Church of England Primary School (1.6 miles, Requires improvement, 71% reading, 50% maths); Tattingstone Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School (1.9 miles, Good, 71% reading, 71% maths); Chelmondiston Church of England Primary School (2.2 miles, Good, 96% reading, 88% maths); and Morland Church of England Primary School (3.1 miles, Good, 56% reading, 44% maths).

Holbrook Primary School's 2025 results were higher than 3 of these 4 schools.

9.9% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, well below the average state school (25%), and 5.5% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.

Holbrook Primary School had 12 teachers in 2026, one for every 15 pupils: more teachers per pupil than a typical primary school, at about one for every 20.

The nearest railway station is Mistley Rail Station, about 4.3 miles away in a straight line.

4 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Academy (at), 300 metres away.

In August 2026, police recorded 3 crimes within a mile of the school, most often violence and sexual offences. That is well below the typical figure around schools in Suffolk (32).

Holbrook Primary School recorded no suspensions or permanent exclusions in 2024/25.