Gusford Community Primary School
🇬🇧 Official data · 2025Ipswich, East of England IP2 9LQ · Suffolk
#1386 of 1,872 primary schools in East of England
#11467 of 15,697 nationally
About Gusford Community Primary School
Gusford Community Primary School is a academy primary located in Ipswich, in the Suffolk local authority of East of England, England. It caters for Ages 4–11. In 2025 it enrolled 518 students. Academies and free schools are state-funded and free to attend, run by academy trusts rather than the local authority.
Its Success Index (England) is 33.8 out of 100, placing it in the lower 50% of primary schools in England and 1386th of 1,872 ranked primary schools in East of England. Its strongest component is ks2: higher standard (51th percentile), and its weakest is ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (27th percentile).
Other published figures: pupils on roll 518; capacity filled 82.2%.
There are 81 schools in Ipswich; Gusford Community Primary School ranks 52nd of 78 scored schools there.
Success Index (England) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against primary schools across England.
- KS2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (35%)55%
- KS2: higher standard (20%)7%
- KS2: reading progress (10%)–
- KS2: maths progress (10%)–
- Progress 8 (20%)–
- Attainment 8 (30%)–
- Grade 5+ in English & maths (15%)–
- A level points per entry (10%)–
- Community advantage (fewer pupils on free school meals) (15%)33.2%
The Success Index (England) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for Gusford Community Primary School by the official sources.
- Pupils on roll
- 518
- Number of pupils in the latest school census.
- Free school meals
- 33.2%
- Percentage of pupils eligible for free school meals.
- Capacity filled
- 82.2%
- Pupils on roll as a share of the school's reported capacity.
- KS2 expected standard (RWM)
- 55%
- Share of pupils meeting the expected standard in reading, writing and maths.
- KS2 higher standard (RWM)
- 7%
- Share of pupils reaching the higher standard in reading, writing and maths.
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Schools near Gusford Community Primary School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (England).
Sprites Primary Academy
Ipswich · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
406 students · 844 m away
The Willows Primary School
Ipswich · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
259 students · 931 m away
One Sixth Form College
Ipswich · Academy sixth form · Ages 16–19
2,404 students · 1.0 km away
Chantry Academy
Ipswich · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
1,006 students · 1.1 km away
The Oaks Primary School
Ipswich · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
449 students · 1.2 km away
St Joseph's College
Ipswich · Independent all-through · Ages 2–19
564 students · 1.3 km away
St Mark's Catholic Primary School
Ipswich · Academy primary · Ages 5–11
202 students · 1.4 km away
Halifax Primary School
Ipswich · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
409 students · 1.8 km away
Copdock Primary School
Ipswich · Local authority primary · Ages 5–11
83 students · 2.2 km away
Stoke High School - Ormiston Academy
Ipswich · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
811 students · 2.2 km away
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Prince Avenue Academy and Nursery
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Claydon Primary School
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St Thomas of Canterbury Catholic Primary School
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Frequently asked questions
Is Gusford Community Primary School a good school?
Gusford Community Primary School has a Success Index (England) of 33.8 out of 100 (Lower 50% of primary schools in England) and ranks #1386 of 1,872 in East of England. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does Gusford Community Primary School rank in East of England?
Gusford Community Primary School ranks #1386 of 1,872 primary schools in East of England and #11467 of 15,697 nationally on the Success Index (England) (2025 data).
How many students attend Gusford Community Primary School?
Gusford Community Primary School had 518 students in 2025.
Is Gusford Community Primary School a primary school or a secondary school?
Gusford Community Primary School is classified as a primary covering Ages 4–11. It is a academy school.
What other schools are near Gusford Community Primary School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Gusford Community Primary School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (England) and distance, and can be compared side by side.