Ranelagh Primary School, Ipswich

In its own words: "Welcome to Ranelagh Primary School. We are a vibrant, creative and caring school, proudly reflecting the diversity of our local community. The school first opened in 1907. It is situated in a beautiful Edwardian building combining historical features with many new developments. Outside we have a large playground and multi-purpose sports pitch."

In 2025, 53% of Year 6 pupils at Ranelagh Primary School reached the expected standard in reading and 44% in maths. At the average state primary the figures were 75% and 72% in Suffolk and 77% and 75% across England.

Results rose from 40% in reading and 47% in maths in 2024.

For September 2026 entry, 29 families put Ranelagh Primary School as their first choice and 52 named it as one of their preferences, for 33 places offered. It had fewer first-choice applications than places. Every family who put it first was offered a place there for 2026 entry.

The nearest other state primary schools to Ranelagh Primary School are Handford Hall Primary School (0.4 miles, Good, 66% reading, 70% maths); St Mark's Catholic Primary School (0.6 miles); St Matthew's Church of England Primary School, Ipswich (0.7 miles, Good, 57% reading, 60% maths); and The Oaks Primary School (0.7 miles, Outstanding, 72% reading, 82% maths).

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

51.2% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.

The largest ethnic groups are White British (26%), Black (18%) and Mixed (14%).

In 2026, 42 pupils (14.9%) received SEN support and 19 (6.8%) 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.

The nearest railway station is Entrance, about 1030 metres away (roughly a 13-minute walk).

12 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Bingo Hall (adjacent), 110 metres away.

In August 2026, police recorded 368 crimes within a mile of the school, most often violence and sexual offences, shoplifting 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, Ranelagh Primary School issued 4 suspensions, 1.3 for every 100 pupils (the average state school: 6.3), and 1 permanent exclusion.

The secondary schools closest to Ranelagh Primary School are Chantry Academy (0.8 miles); Stoke High School - Ormiston Academy (1.1 miles); Learning Support, Southern Area Education Office (1.3 miles); and Westbourne Academy (1.3 miles).