Sprites Primary Academy
🇬🇧 Official data · 2025Ipswich, East of England IP2 0SA · Suffolk
#809 of 1,872 primary schools in East of England
#6698 of 15,697 nationally
About Sprites Primary Academy
Sprites Primary Academy 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 406 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 56.0 out of 100, placing it in the top 50% of primary schools in England and 809th of 1,872 ranked primary schools in East of England. Its strongest component is ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (68th percentile), and its weakest is community advantage (fewer pupils on free school meals) (35th percentile).
Other published figures: pupils on roll 406; capacity filled 96.7%.
There are 81 schools in Ipswich; Sprites Primary Academy ranks 22nd 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%)71%
- 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%)28.1%
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 Sprites Primary Academy by the official sources.
- Pupils on roll
- 406
- Number of pupils in the latest school census.
- Free school meals
- 28.1%
- Percentage of pupils eligible for free school meals.
- Capacity filled
- 96.7%
- Pupils on roll as a share of the school's reported capacity.
- KS2 expected standard (RWM)
- 71%
- 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 Sprites Primary Academy
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (England).
One Sixth Form College
Ipswich · Academy sixth form · Ages 16–19
2,404 students · 312 m away
Gusford Community Primary School
Ipswich · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
518 students · 844 m away
The Oaks Primary School
Ipswich · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
449 students · 921 m away
Chantry Academy
Ipswich · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
1,006 students · 1.3 km away
The Willows Primary School
Ipswich · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
259 students · 1.4 km away
St Mark's Catholic Primary School
Ipswich · Academy primary · Ages 5–11
202 students · 1.6 km away
St Joseph's College
Ipswich · Independent all-through · Ages 2–19
564 students · 1.6 km away
Copdock Primary School
Ipswich · Local authority primary · Ages 5–11
83 students · 1.9 km away
Sproughton Church of England Primary School
Ipswich · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
103 students · 1.9 km away
Ranelagh Primary School
Ipswich · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
281 students · 2.0 km away
Similar schools
Academy primary schools in East of England with a comparable Pupils on roll.
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406 students
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406 students
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406 students
Welland Academy
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405 students
Cavalry Primary School
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St Matthew's Church of England Primary School, Ipswich
Ipswich · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
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Frequently asked questions
Is Sprites Primary Academy a good school?
Sprites Primary Academy has a Success Index (England) of 56.0 out of 100 (Top 50% of primary schools in England) and ranks #809 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 Sprites Primary Academy rank in East of England?
Sprites Primary Academy ranks #809 of 1,872 primary schools in East of England and #6698 of 15,697 nationally on the Success Index (England) (2025 data).
How many students attend Sprites Primary Academy?
Sprites Primary Academy had 406 students in 2025.
Is Sprites Primary Academy a primary school or a secondary school?
Sprites Primary Academy is classified as a primary covering Ages 4–11. It is a academy school.
What other schools are near Sprites Primary Academy?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Sprites Primary Academy; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (England) and distance, and can be compared side by side.