St Matthew's Church of England Primary School, Ipswich
96%
Capacity
404
Pupils
1.9x
Demand
About St Matthew's Church of England Primary School, Ipswich
St Matthew's Church of England Primary School, Ipswich is a state-funded Church of England primary school serving the Ipswich community, welcoming children from age 4 to 11. The school has 404 pupils on roll and is near full capacity (96% of 420 places).
Ofsted has rated St Matthew's Church of England Primary School, Ipswich "Good", the school is led by headteacher Kirsten Cameron, it falls under Suffolk local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 55% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — close to the national average. Additionally, ranked 9395th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 15th out of 27 in Ipswich.
St Matthew's Church of England Primary School, Ipswich is a popular choice with families — it received 86 applications for 46 places, making it 1.9x oversubscribed. Of these, 41 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 4 areas, including Moderate Learning Difficulty, Social, Emotional & Mental Health, Speech, Language & Communication and 1 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at St Matthew's Church of England Primary School, Ipswich include Forest School, ICT Suite, Sensory Room, Sports Hall, Outdoor Playground, Playing Fields, Gymnasium, Music Rooms, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Football, Cricket, Swimming, Athletics and 1 more, as well as clubs including Drama, Eco Club, Science Club, Choir and 1 more.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 36.1%, which is well above the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Ipswich, St Matthew's Church of England Primary School, Ipswich is one of the options available in the East of England region. Use Classpot to compare it side-by-side with nearby alternatives and find the best fit for your child.
Key Details
| School Type | Primary (State) |
| Age Range | 4 to 11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Church of England |
| Address | Portman Road, Ipswich, Ipswich, IP1 2AX |
| Headteacher | Kirsten Cameron |
| Local Authority | Suffolk |
| Number of Pupils | 404 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 36.1% |
| School Capacity | 404 / 420 (96% full) |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
10 Oct 2023Overall Effectiveness
Good
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 19 Nov 2023. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (55%)
9395th of 13,686
Nationally
1034th of 1,612
In East of England
15th of 27
In Ipswich
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
55%
Expected Standard
5%
Higher Standard
'22/23
51%
'23/24
55%
Source: Department for Education, 2023/24. National expected standard benchmark is around 65%.
SEND Support
Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
Facilities
9Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
10Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed46
86
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
41 families put this school as their 1st choice (48% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
Frequently Asked Questions About St Matthew's Church of England Primary School, Ipswich
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Contact Information
Portman Road, Ipswich
Ipswich, IP1 2AX
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