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Whatfield Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School

Voluntary controlled school · Ipswich · IP7 6QU

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Phase

Primary

Age range

Ages 5–11

Pupils

44

Local authority

Suffolk

Age range

Ages 5–11

05111619

Provision snapshot

Based on official GIAS characteristics

0 / 6

  • NurseryNo 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 voluntary controlled school (primary), Ages 5–11, in Ipswich, Suffolk, 44 pupils on roll. Free school meals: 29.5%. Religious character: Church of England.

Open schools in Ipswich
99
Primary schools in Ipswich
62
Academies among open schools in Ipswich
63% (62)
Open schools in IP7
12
Primary in IP7
7
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 IP7

Overview

School type
Voluntary controlled school
Phase
Primary
Age range
5–11
Gender
Mixed
Status
Open
URN
124718

Location

Address
Rectory Road, Whatfield
Postcode
IP7 6QU
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
44
Boys / girls
18 / 26
School capacity
56
Capacity fill
44 / 56 (79%)
Free school meals
29.5%
FSM pupils
13
Gender
Mixed

School characteristics

Nursery provision
No Nursery Classes
Sixth form
Does not have a sixth form
Boarding
No boarders
Religious character
Church of England
Governance
Voluntary controlled school

Contact

Telephone
01473823309
Website
http://www.whatfield.suffolk.sch.uk

Official links