Is St Matthew's Church of England Primary School, Ipswich a good school?

Ofsted rated the school Good at its last graded inspection on 10 October 2023. On the FindGreatSchools composite score it is graded C, 88th of 238 primary schools in Suffolk. The profile sets out the figures behind both.

How do I apply for a place at St Matthew's Church of England Primary School, Ipswich?

Applications for Reception places at St Matthew's Church of England Primary School, Ipswich starting in September 2027 close on 15 January 2027. You apply through the council where you live, and offers are made on National Offer Day, 16 April 2027 (or the next working day).

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St Matthew's Church of England Primary School, Ipswich

Q: What are St Matthew's Church of England Primary School, Ipswich's SATs results?

In the 2025 Key Stage 2 tests (SATs), 47% of pupils at St Matthew's Church of England Primary School, Ipswich met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths (England: 62%).

Portman Road, Ipswich, IP1 2AX

Local ranking88th of 238 primary schools in Suffolk

Ofsted: Good

Primary

Phase

420

Capacity

4-11

Age range

Mixed

Gender

Latest data: 2025 SATs · Ofsted inspection 10 October 2023.

Year:

KS2 Results (Year 6 SATs)

2024-25

Reading, Writing & Maths (Expected): 47.0% nat62.0%
Reading, Writing & Maths (Higher): 2.0% nat8.0%
Reading (Expected): 57.0%
Writing (Expected): 69.0%
Maths (Expected): 60.0%
Grammar, Punctuation & Spelling (Expected): 60.0%
Reading avg scaled score: 102.0 nat106.0
Maths avg scaled score: 102.0 nat105.0
GPS avg scaled score: 103.0
Cohort Size: 58

Pupil Demographics

2024-25

Total Pupils: 404
Boys: 197 (48%)
Girls: 210 (52%)
Capacity: 420 (97% full)
SEND: 10.9%
FSM Eligible: 36.1%
EAL: 60.1%
SEN with EHC Plan: 1.5%
SEN Support: 9.4%
Pupil:Teacher Ratio: 19.2:1
Teachers (FTE): 21.0
Budget per Pupil: £6,448/yr

Attendance & Absence

2024-25

Overall Absence Rate: 9.2% nat6.2%
Persistent Absence: 34.8% nat15.8%

Persistent absence: pupils missing 10%+ of sessions.

School Information

Type: Academy converter
Phase: Primary
Religious Character: Church of England
Nursery: No Nursery Classes
Sixth Form: Does not have a sixth form
Boarders: No boarders
Admissions: Not applicable

Pupil Ethnicity

2024-25

White Other: 29.4%
White British: 18.2%
Gypsy/Roma: 12.2%
Asian Indian: 11.0%
Black African: 7.5%
Mixed Other: 5.7%
Black Other: 4.2%
Other: 3.7%

29.4%

White Other

18.2%

White British

12.2%

Gypsy/Roma

Historical Trends

KS2 Performance

Pupil Demographics

Attendance & Absence

Ethnicity Over Time

Contact & Location

01473251614

office@stmatthewscevap.uk

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Portman Road

Ipswich, East of England

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Administrative

URN: 146229
UKPRN: 10081861
Establishment No.: 3339
Trust: ST EDMUNDSBURY AND IPSWICH DIOCESAN MULTI-ACADEMY TRUST

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