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Claydon Primary School Catchment Area

Reviewed by the catchment.school editorial team · Last updated 15 March 2026

Claydon Primary School is a academy converter primary school in Ipswich, Suffolk , serving pupils aged 3–11, with 503 pupils, and a capacity of 521 places. The school is operating close to capacity — catchment area boundaries apply when the school is oversubscribed.

3–11

Age range

503

Pupils

521

Capacity

97%

Fill rate

Good

Ofsted 2022

Claydon Primary School Catchment Area Information

As an academy, Claydon Primary School sets its own admissions criteria, agreed with Suffolk. The catchment area boundary is defined in the school's annual admissions policy, which may differ from the LA's general school admissions arrangements.

Operating near capacity: 97% of places are currently filled. Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

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.

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Claydon Primary School — School Information

Full address
Lancaster Way, Claydon, Ipswich, IP6 0DX
Local authority
Suffolk
School type
Academy converter
Phase of education
Primary
Age range
3–11 years
Free school meals
17% of pupils
DfE URN
146021

Other Primary Schools in Ipswich

If Claydon Primary School is oversubscribed, these primary schools in Ipswich are the next closest alternatives.

Frequently Asked Questions — Claydon Primary School

Is Claydon Primary School oversubscribed?

Claydon Primary School is operating close to its capacity of 521 places (97% full). Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

What is the admissions policy for Claydon Primary School?

Admission to Claydon 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 Claydon Primary School cover?

Claydon Primary School is a primary school in Ipswich, Suffolk, serving pupils aged 3–11. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.

What is the Ofsted rating for Claydon Primary School?

Claydon Primary School was rated Good by Ofsted in 2022. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.