St Matthew's Church of England Primary School, Ipswich
URN: 146229 • Ipswich IP1 2AX
Overview
- Name
- St Matthew's Church of England Primary School, Ipswich
- URN
- 146229
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Church of England
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- ST EDMUNDSBURY AND IPSWICH DIOCESAN MULTI-ACADEMY TRUST
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 53.2 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Kirsten Cameron (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- 01473251614
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Portman Road, Ipswich IP1 2AX
Summary
      St Matthew's Church of England Primary School, located in Ipswich, is a large, multicultural academy with a capacity of 420 pupils, currently serving 404 students. The school operates under a Christian ethos, closely linked with St Matthew’s Church, which informs its values and educational approach. The school is part of the St Edmundsbury and Ipswich Diocesan Multi-Academy Trust, collaborating with other church schools in Suffolk to enhance educational opportunities.
The curriculum focuses on key priorities including Writing, Maths Fluency, Science, and Attendance, ensuring a well-rounded education that supports both academic and personal development. The dedicated staff aim to provide each child with a strong foundation for future learning, while also fostering emotional and social growth.
St Matthew's celebrates the diversity and achievements of its pupils, creating an inclusive environment where every child is encouraged to thrive. Parents are welcome to visit the school to learn more about its community and educational offerings. For further information, the school’s website provides resources and contact details.
      The curriculum focuses on key priorities including Writing, Maths Fluency, Science, and Attendance, ensuring a well-rounded education that supports both academic and personal development. The dedicated staff aim to provide each child with a strong foundation for future learning, while also fostering emotional and social growth.
St Matthew's celebrates the diversity and achievements of its pupils, creating an inclusive environment where every child is encouraged to thrive. Parents are welcome to visit the school to learn more about its community and educational offerings. For further information, the school’s website provides resources and contact details.
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Key details
- LA
- Suffolk
- Age range
- 4 - 11
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Trust
- ST EDMUNDSBURY AND IPSWICH DIOCESAN MULTI-ACADEMY TRUST
- Capacity
- 420
- Pupils
- 404
- Boys
- 193
- Girls
- 211
- FSM %
- 36.10
- Open date
- 2019-03-01
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2023-10-11
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Suffolk
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% | 
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 404 | 193 | 211 | 420 | 36.10 | 
| 2024-09-11 | 415 | 201 | 214 | 420 | 40.50 | 
| 2023-09-11 | 406 | 201 | 205 | 420 | 32.50 | 
| 2022-09-11 | 406 | 201 | 205 | 420 | 32.50 | 
| 2021-09-11 | 402 | 194 | 208 | 420 | 23.40 | 
| 2020-09-11 | 420 | 203 | 217 | 420 | 16.40 | 
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