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Rushmere Hall Primary School Catchment Area

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

Rushmere Hall Primary School is a academy converter primary school in Ipswich, Suffolk , serving pupils aged 3–11, with 535 pupils, and a capacity of 570 places. The school is operating close to capacity — catchment area boundaries apply when the school is oversubscribed.

3–11

Age range

535

Pupils

570

Capacity

94%

Fill rate

Good

Ofsted 2017

Rushmere Hall Primary School Catchment Area Information

As an academy, Rushmere Hall 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: 94% 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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Rushmere Hall Primary School — School Information

Full address
Lanark Road, Ipswich, IP4 3EJ
Local authority
Suffolk
School type
Academy converter
Phase of education
Primary
Age range
3–11 years
Free school meals
14.7% of pupils
DfE URN
148414

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

Frequently Asked Questions — Rushmere Hall Primary School

Is Rushmere Hall Primary School oversubscribed?

Rushmere Hall Primary School is operating close to its capacity of 570 places (94% full). Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

What is the admissions policy for Rushmere Hall Primary School?

Admission to Rushmere Hall 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 Rushmere Hall Primary School cover?

Rushmere Hall 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 Rushmere Hall Primary School?

Rushmere Hall Primary School was rated Good by Ofsted in 2017. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.