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
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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.

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

DatePupilsBoysGirlsCapacityFSM%
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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