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OpenPrimaryURN 139803

Gusford Community Primary School

Academy sponsor led · Ipswich · IP2 9LQ

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Phase

Primary

Age range

Ages 4–11

Pupils

518

Local authority

Suffolk

Age range

Ages 4–11

05111619

Provision snapshot

Based on official GIAS characteristics

2 / 6

  • NurseryHas Nursery Classes
  • Sixth formDoes not have a sixth form
  • BoardingNo boarders
  • Special school
  • Independent
  • Academy

Local context

How this school sits among open establishments in its area, using official GIAS records. These are counts, not rankings.

Mixed academy sponsor led (primary), Ages 4–11, in Ipswich, Suffolk, 518 pupils on roll. Notable characteristics: nursery, academy. Free school meals: 33.2%.

Open schools in Ipswich
99
Primary schools in Ipswich
62
Academies among open schools in Ipswich
63% (62)
Open schools in IP2
12
Primary in IP2
8
Open schools in Suffolk LA
366
Primary in Suffolk LA
253

Nearby primary schools

Open schools within about 3 miles, prioritising the same phase where possible. Distances are approximate from GIAS coordinates.

Compare with theseAll in IpswichNear IP2

Overview

School type
Academy sponsor led
Phase
Primary
Age range
4–11
Gender
Mixed
Status
Open
URN
139803

Location

Address
Sheldrake Drive
Postcode
IP2 9LQ
Town
Ipswich
County
Suffolk
Local authority
Suffolk

Size & intake

Pupil numbers and free school meals come from the GIAS school census fields. Capacity fill is calculated when both pupils and capacity are published. Census date: 15 Jan 2026.

Pupils on roll
518
Boys / girls
278 / 240
School capacity
630
Capacity fill
518 / 630 (82%)
Free school meals
33.2%
FSM pupils
172
Gender
Mixed

School characteristics

Nursery provision
Has Nursery Classes
Sixth form
Does not have a sixth form
Boarding
No boarders
Religious character
Does not apply
Governance
Academy trust: THE ACTIVE LEARNING TRUST LIMITED
Academy trust
THE ACTIVE LEARNING TRUST LIMITED

Contact

Telephone
01473682148
Website
www.gusfordprimary.net

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