Sidegate Primary School

URN: 140822 • Ipswich IP4 4JD

Overview

Name
Sidegate Primary School
URN
140822
Type
Academy sponsor led
Phase
Primary
Status
Open
Gender
Mixed
Religious
Does not apply
Admissions
Non-selective
Trust
THE ACTIVE LEARNING TRUST LIMITED
Private
No
Ofsted rating
Good
Ranking score
60.9 / 100
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Leadership & Contact

Headteacher
Anna Heaven (since 2025)
Telephone
01473727319
Website
Visit
Address
Sidegate Lane, Ipswich IP4 4JD

Summary

Sidegate Primary School is a mixed academy located in Ipswich, Suffolk, serving 652 pupils across 23 classes. The school caters to children from Reception (EYFS) to Year 6, fostering an inclusive environment that accommodates a diverse range of abilities and backgrounds. It is committed to its ethos of “seize opportunity, create success,” ensuring that all students are supported in their educational journey.

The curriculum at Sidegate is broad and rich, designed to equip pupils with essential knowledge and skills while promoting character development. The school places a strong emphasis on arts and culture, integrating these elements throughout the learning experience. Additionally, Sidegate offers a variety of extracurricular activities to enhance student engagement and learning.

Facilities at Sidegate include extensive playing fields, an indoor swimming pool, and dedicated areas for Forest Schools and music education. The school collaborates with local providers for before and after school care, as well as a pre-school, fostering a strong sense of community and support for families.

Key details

LA
Suffolk
Age range
4 - 11
Boarders
No boarders
Sixth form
Does not have a sixth form
Trust
THE ACTIVE LEARNING TRUST LIMITED
Capacity
655
Pupils
652
Boys
319
Girls
333
FSM %
16.70
Open date
2014-05-01
Close date
Last Ofsted
2022-10-05
Next inspection
Data snapshot
2025-07-14
County
Suffolk

Trends

DatePupilsBoysGirlsCapacityFSM%
2025-07-14 652 319 333 655 16.70
2024-09-11 661 326 335 655 15.70
2023-09-11 642 324 318 655 14.50
2022-09-11 642 324 318 655 14.50
2021-09-11 648 338 310 655 12.30
2020-09-11 650 332 318 655 9.50

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