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Whatfield Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School Catchment Area

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

Whatfield Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School is a voluntary controlled primary school in Ipswich, Suffolk , serving pupils aged 5–11, with 39 pupils, and a capacity of 56 places. Find catchment area guidance, admissions policy details and nearby primary schools below.

5–11

Age range

39

Pupils

56

Capacity

70%

Fill rate

Good

Ofsted 2023

Whatfield Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School Catchment Area Information

Admission to Whatfield Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School 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.

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 →

Whatfield Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School — School Information

Full address
Rectory Road, Whatfield, Ipswich, IP7 6QU
Local authority
Suffolk
School type
Voluntary controlled school
Phase of education
Primary
Age range
5–11 years
Religious character
Church of England
Free school meals
23.1% of pupils
DfE URN
124718

Other Primary Schools in Ipswich

If Whatfield Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School is oversubscribed, these primary schools in Ipswich are the next closest alternatives.

Frequently Asked Questions — Whatfield Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School

Is Whatfield Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School oversubscribed?

Whatfield Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School has a capacity of 56 places and currently has 39 pupils enrolled. For the most up-to-date data, check with Suffolk.

What is the admissions policy for Whatfield Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School?

Whatfield Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School 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 Whatfield Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School cover?

Whatfield Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School is a primary school in Ipswich, Suffolk, serving pupils aged 5–11. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.

What is the Ofsted rating for Whatfield Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School?

Whatfield Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School was rated Good by Ofsted in 2023. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.