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St John's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School, Ipswich Catchment Area

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

St John's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School, Ipswich is a voluntary aided primary school in Ipswich, Suffolk , serving pupils aged 4–11, with 210 pupils, and a capacity of 210 places. The school is currently at or above capacity, making catchment area proximity important for admissions.

4–11

Age range

210

Pupils

210

Capacity

100%

Fill rate

Good

Ofsted 2018

St John's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School, Ipswich Catchment Area Information

Admission to St John's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School, Ipswich is managed by Suffolk and typically includes both faith criteria and catchment area proximity. The weighting given to each criterion depends on the school's published oversubscription policy, which is reviewed annually.

Currently oversubscribed: 210 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 210 places. Living within the catchment area is especially important for this school.

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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 John's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School, Ipswich — School Information

Full address
Victory Road, Ipswich, IP4 4LE
Local authority
Suffolk
School type
Voluntary aided school
Phase of education
Primary
Age range
4–11 years
Religious character
Church of England
Free school meals
1.4% of pupils
DfE URN
124781

Other Primary Schools in Ipswich

If St John's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School, Ipswich is oversubscribed, these primary schools in Ipswich are the next closest alternatives.

Frequently Asked Questions — St John's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School, Ipswich

Is St John's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School, Ipswich oversubscribed?

Yes — St John's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School, Ipswich currently has 210 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 210 places. Catchment area proximity is an important admissions criterion when applying.

What is the admissions policy for St John's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School, Ipswich?

St John's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School, Ipswich uses both faith criteria and catchment area proximity in its admissions policy. The weighting is reviewed annually and published by Suffolk before each admissions cycle.

What age range does St John's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School, Ipswich cover?

St John's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School, Ipswich 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 St John's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School, Ipswich?

St John's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School, Ipswich was rated Good by Ofsted in 2018. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.