Compare Springfield Junior School and St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Ipswich and The Oaks Primary School

Q: How are these comparisons built?

We align public datasets side-by-side. Headline Ofsted judgement and publication date are shown when available. Exact pupil counts and precise FSM% are available to Pro users; free users see rounded values.

Q: What if a school has a recent ungraded visit?

Ungraded Section 8 visits do not replace the last graded judgement. We continue to show the latest graded judgement until a new graded inspection is published.

Q: Why can’t I see exact numbers?

To keep the service sustainable, exact pupil counts and precise FSM% are Pro features. Everyone can still compare approximate values.

Q: How should I choose a school?

Start with the most recent graded Ofsted judgement, then consider distance and travel, roll versus capacity, and the admissions policy. Visit the school, ask about pastoral support and enrichment, and ensure it fits your child’s needs.

Q: What should I look for when comparing schools?

Compare headline Ofsted and publication dates for recency; check FSM% and local context; review capacity utilisation (under, near, or over capacity); and look at trust or local authority governance. Read the official Ofsted report for curriculum and safeguarding details.

Comparison of primary schools: Springfield Junior School (Primary) in Ipswich; St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Ipswich (Primary) in Ipswich; The Oaks Primary School (Primary) in Ipswich — covering Ofsted outcomes, size, FSM%, governance, capacity & more.

At a glance

This page compares Springfield Junior School, St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Ipswich and The Oaks Primary School. They are primary phase and academy converter type located around Ipswich, Suffolk. The strongest headline Ofsted judgement here is 1 (Springfield Junior School), published Nov 2014. The most recent inspection on record is for St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Ipswich (Apr 2024). average roll around ≈ 350, combined total ≈ 1,000, typical FSM 25–30%, range 10–15%–30–35%; spread across trusts such as THE CHILDREN'S ENDEAVOUR TRUST, Our Lady of Walsingham Catholic Multi Academy Trust and Asset Education.

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Attribute	Springfield Junior School IP1 4DT	St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Ipswich IP4 4EU	The Oaks Primary School IP2 0NR
Phase / Type	Primary • Academy converter	Primary • Academy converter	Primary • Academy converter
Location	Ipswich Suffolk IP1 4DT	Ipswich Suffolk IP4 4EU	Ipswich Suffolk IP2 0NR
Latest Ofsted	1 8 Nov 2014	1 23 Apr 2024	1 18 Oct 2018
Ofsted report	—	—	—
Pupils (roll)	≈ 350 🔒 Unlock exact pupils	≈ 200 🔒 Unlock exact pupils	≈ 450 🔒 Unlock exact pupils
FSM %	30–35% 🔒 Unlock exact FSM %	10–15% 🔒 Unlock exact FSM %	30–35% 🔒 Unlock exact FSM %
Capacity	348	210	434
Capacity utilisation	Near capacity 🔒 View exact %	Near capacity 🔒 View exact %	Near capacity 🔒 View exact %
Age range	—	—	—
Gender	Mixed	Mixed	Mixed
Admissions policy	Not applicable	Not applicable	Not applicable
Trust / Local authority	THE CHILDREN'S ENDEAVOUR TRUST	Our Lady of Walsingham Catholic Multi Academy Trust	Asset Education
Website	www.springfieldjuniors.org.uk	www.stmaryscatholicprimaryipswich.com	www.theoaksprimary.co.uk
Telephone	01473741300	01473728372	01473684994
SEN provision	None reported	None reported	None reported
Profile	View profile	View profile	View profile

Springfield Junior School

IP1 4DT

Phase / Type: Primary • Academy converter
Location: Ipswich
Suffolk
IP1 4DT
Ofsted: 1 8 Nov 2014
Pupils: ≈ 350 🔒 Exact value
FSM %: 30–35% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA: THE CHILDREN'S ENDEAVOUR TRUST
Website: www.springfieldjuniors.org.uk
Telephone: 01473741300

St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Ipswich

IP4 4EU

Phase / Type: Primary • Academy converter
Location: Ipswich
Suffolk
IP4 4EU
Ofsted: 1 23 Apr 2024
Pupils: ≈ 200 🔒 Exact value
FSM %: 10–15% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA: Our Lady of Walsingham Catholic Multi Academy Trust
Website: www.stmaryscatholicprimaryipswich.com
Telephone: 01473728372

The Oaks Primary School

IP2 0NR

Phase / Type: Primary • Academy converter
Location: Ipswich
Suffolk
IP2 0NR
Ofsted: 1 18 Oct 2018
Pupils: ≈ 450 🔒 Exact value
FSM %: 30–35% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA: Asset Education
Website: www.theoaksprimary.co.uk
Telephone: 01473684994

Map of compared schools

How are these comparisons built?

We line up public school data side-by-side. Ofsted “headline” judgement is shown with the publication date when available. Exact pupil counts and precise FSM% are available to Pro users; everyone sees rounded values.

What if a school has a recent ungraded visit?

Ungraded visits (Section 8) check whether the previous graded judgement still stands, but do not replace it. We keep the latest graded judgement as the headline until a new graded inspection is published.

Why can’t I see exact numbers?

To keep the service sustainable, we show approximate pupils and bucketed FSM% to free users. Upgrade to AllSchools Pro to unlock precise figures and exports.

How should I choose a school?

Start with the most recent graded Ofsted judgement, then check whether it aligns with your child’s needs. Look at distance and travel, typical class sizes (roll vs capacity), and the school’s admissions policy. Speak to the school, arrange a visit, and ask about pastoral support and enrichment.

What should I look for when comparing schools?

Compare headline Ofsted and publication dates for recency; check FSM% and local context; scan capacity utilisation (under, near, or over capacity); and review trust/local authority for governance. If available, read the official Ofsted report for curriculum and safeguarding detail.