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St Matthew's Church of England Primary School, Ipswich

Ipswich, IP1 2AXPrimaryAges 4–11MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Good
Oct 2023
KS2 Results
55%
meeting expected standard in RWM
Competition
0.9×
Not oversubscribed
41 1st-choice / 46 places
Ranking
#9,395
of 13,686 nationally

About St Matthew's Church of England Primary School, Ipswich

If you're a parent in Ipswich weighing up primary options, the experience other families have had at St Matthew's Church of England Primary School is a strong starting point. The school is clearly popular: for the 2025/26 intake, it received 86 applications for just 46 places, giving an oversubscription ratio of 1.87. That means nearly two families applied for every spot, and 41 of those were first-preference choices, suggesting it's a school many local parents actively want. The school is a state-funded, mixed Church of England primary for children aged 4 to 11, with a current roll of 404 pupils against a capacity of 420, so it's running very close to full. Headteacher Kirsten Cameron leads a school where over a third of pupils (36.1%) are eligible for free school meals, which is a significant proportion and gives useful context for the school's community.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range4 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterChurch of England
AddressPortman Road, Ipswich, Ipswich, IP1 2AX
HeadteacherKirsten Cameron
Local AuthoritySuffolk
Number of Pupils404
Free School Meals (FSM)36.1%
School Capacity404 / 420 (96% full)

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

10 Oct 2023
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Overall Effectiveness
Good
Quality of Education
Good
Behaviour & Attitudes
Good
Personal Development
Good
Leadership & Management
Good
Early Years Provision
Outstanding

Source: Ofsted, 19 Nov 2023. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

9
Forest SchoolICT SuiteSensory RoomSports HallOutdoor PlaygroundPlaying FieldsGymnasiumMusic RoomsChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

10

Sports

FootballCricketSwimmingAthleticsCross Country

Clubs & Activities

DramaEco ClubScience ClubChoirArt Club

Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.

SEND Support

AutismMental HealthSpeech & LanguageLearning Difficulty

Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.

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Frequently Asked Questions About St Matthew's Church of England Primary School, Ipswich

St Matthew's Church of England Primary School, Ipswich has been rated "Good" by Ofsted. This means the school provides a good standard of education and effectively supports all pupils to succeed.