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St Helen's Primary School Catchment Area

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

St Helen's Primary School is a academy converter primary school in Ipswich, Suffolk , serving pupils aged 3–11, with 451 pupils, and a capacity of 472 places. The school is operating close to capacity — catchment area boundaries apply when the school is oversubscribed.

3–11

Age range

451

Pupils

472

Capacity

96%

Fill rate

Good

Ofsted 2012

St Helen's Primary School Catchment Area Information

As an academy, St Helen's 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: 96% 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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St Helen's Primary School — School Information

Full address
Woodbridge Road, Ipswich, IP4 2LT
Local authority
Suffolk
School type
Academy converter
Phase of education
Primary
Age range
3–11 years
Admissions policy
Non-selective
Free school meals
29.1% of pupils
DfE URN
141819

Other Primary Schools in Ipswich

If St Helen's Primary School is oversubscribed, these primary schools in Ipswich are the next closest alternatives.

Frequently Asked Questions — St Helen's Primary School

Is St Helen's Primary School oversubscribed?

St Helen's Primary School is operating close to its capacity of 472 places (96% full). Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

What is the admissions policy for St Helen's Primary School?

Admission to St Helen's 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 St Helen's Primary School cover?

St Helen's 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 St Helen's Primary School?

St Helen's Primary School was rated Good by Ofsted in 2012. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.