Birchwood Primary School Catchment Area
Birchwood Primary School is a community primary school in Ipswich, Suffolk , serving pupils aged 4–11, with 206 pupils, and a capacity of 210 places. The school is operating close to capacity — catchment area boundaries apply when the school is oversubscribed.
4–11
Age range
206
Pupils
210
Capacity
98%
Fill rate
Outstanding
Ofsted 2016
Birchwood Primary School Catchment Area Information
The catchment area for Birchwood Primary School is set by Suffolk and reviewed annually. Children living within the catchment boundary receive priority consideration when applications exceed the number of available places.
The official admissions policy — including the catchment boundary map — is published by Suffolk before each admissions cycle. Always verify your address with the council before submitting an application, as boundaries can change year to year.
Find Suffolk catchment area documents →Birchwood Primary School — School Information
- Full address
- Valiant Road, Martlesham Heath, Ipswich, IP5 3SP
- Local authority
- Suffolk
- School type
- Community school
- Phase of education
- Primary
- Age range
- 4–11 years
- Free school meals
- 8.7% of pupils
- DfE URN
- 124681
Other Primary Schools in Ipswich
If Birchwood Primary School is oversubscribed, these primary schools in Ipswich are the next closest alternatives.
Bildeston Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · IP7 7ES
Bucklesham Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · IP10 0AX
Copdock Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · IP8 3HY
Holbrook Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · IP9 2PZ
Heath Primary School, Kesgrave Catchment Area
Community school · IP5 1JG
Otley Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · IP6 9NT
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Frequently Asked Questions — Birchwood Primary School
Is Birchwood Primary School oversubscribed? ▾
Birchwood Primary School is operating close to its capacity of 210 places (98% full). Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.
What is the admissions policy for Birchwood Primary School? ▾
Admission to Birchwood Primary School is managed by Suffolk. When oversubscribed, places go to looked-after children first, then siblings, then catchment area distance. Always verify the current policy with the council before applying.
What age range does Birchwood Primary School cover? ▾
Birchwood Primary School is a primary school in Ipswich, Suffolk, serving pupils aged 4–11. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.
What is the Ofsted rating for Birchwood Primary School? ▾
Birchwood Primary School was rated Outstanding by Ofsted in 2016. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.