SchoolScoresSt Matthew's CofE Primary School, Ipswich
Academy · Primary, ages 4 to 11 · Mixed · Church of England
Part of ST EDMUNDSBURY AND IPSWICH DIOCESAN MULTI-ACADEMY TRUST
Portman Road, Ipswich, IP1 2AX
01473 251614 · School website · Map and directions
Ofsted inspection
Ofsted rated this school Good at the inspection that started on 10 October 2023.
This inspection used Ofsted's older format with four grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires improvement and Inadequate. Newer inspections use report cards. What changed.
| Area | Grade |
|---|---|
| Quality of education | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Personal development | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Early years | Outstanding |
| Safeguarding | Effective |
Read the full Ofsted reports for this school
Source: Ofsted state-funded schools inspection data.
What parents say
30 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 4 September 2023 and 2 September 2024.
Ipswich comparisons use the 36 of its 62 state primary schools with comparable results. The other 26 have no published Parent View results (Ofsted only publishes a survey once at least 10 parents answer) or used Ofsted's newer questions, which we don't compare with the older ones.
| Statement | This school | Ipswich | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| My child is happy at this school Joint 6th highest of 36 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Ipswich. Higher than 62% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 97% | 93% | 88% |
| My child feels safe at this school Joint 7th highest of 36 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Ipswich. Higher than 59% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 97% | 94% | 90% |
| The school makes sure pupils are well behaved Joint 11th highest of 36 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Ipswich. Higher than 57% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 93% | 89% | 84% |
| Concerns were dealt with properlyOf 18 parents who had raised a concern Joint 5th highest of 34 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Ipswich. Higher than 86% of 8,398 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 94% | 82% | 75% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent Joint 4th highest of 36 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Ipswich. Higher than 77% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 97%said yes | 89% | 84% |
Parents choose whether to take part, so these answers may not represent all families. Figures are the share who agree or strongly agree. England figures are all parents answering the same questions over the same period, for state-funded schools. Ipswich figures pool parents at the Ipswich schools compared, from each school's latest survey, so survey dates differ between schools. The scales run from lower (left) to higher (right) agreement, and the dot marks this school among state schools of the same phase that used the same survey questions. The third it falls in is coloured: green for the top third, amber the middle, red the bottom. This survey used Ofsted's previous Parent View questions, which changed in November 2025. Source: Ofsted Parent View management information.
Results
Key stage 2 (SATs, age 11), 2024/25
58 pupils in this year group.
47% — 12 points below the Suffolk average, and 15 points below the England average.
| Measure | This school | Suffolk | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths | 47% | 59% | 62% |
| Reached the higher standard in reading, writing and maths | 2% | 7% | 8% |
| Met the expected standard in reading | 57% | 73% | 75% |
| Met the expected standard in writing | 69% | 70% | 72% |
| Met the expected standard in maths | 60% | 71% | 74% |
| Average reading scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 102 | 105 | 106 |
| Average maths scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 102 | 104 | 105 |
Source: DfE key stage 2 performance tables, 2024/25. England figures are for state-funded schools.
Admissions
Apply through the council where you live, even if the school is in a different council area. This school is in Suffolk. The national closing date for primary applications is 15 January, and offers are sent on 16 April.
How hard is it to get in?
For the September 2026 intake there were about one first-choice application for every place.
| Places offered | 51 |
|---|---|
| Families who put it first | 48 |
| Of those, offered a place | 48 (100%) |
| Families who listed it at all | 82 |
First-choice applications per place: 2024: 1.0 · 2025: 0.9 · 2026: 0.9
This isn't your chance of getting a place. That depends on the school's admissions rules (for example siblings, distance or faith) and where you live. Source: DfE applications and offers, September 2026 intake.
This is a Church of England school. When it has more applicants than places it can give priority to families of the faith, for example those who can show regular worship. Check the school's admissions policy to see how places are allocated.
Pupils, staff and SEND
| Pupils | This school | Suffolk | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eligible for free school meals in the last 6 years 9th highest of 62 state primary schools in Ipswich. Higher than 75% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 36.1% | 23.4%* | 26.3% |
| With an education, health and care plan 53rd highest of 62 state primary schools in Ipswich. Higher than 18% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 1.5% | 3.2%* | 3.5% |
| Receiving special educational needs support Joint 52nd highest of 62 state primary schools in Ipswich. Higher than 17% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 9.4% | 14.7%* | 15.0% |
| English as an additional language 2nd highest of 62 state primary schools in Ipswich. Higher than 93% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 60.1% | 12.6%* | 23.4% |
| Overall absence (sessions missed) 61st lowest of 62 state primary schools in Ipswich. Lower than 1% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 9.2% | 5.2%* | 5.2% |
| Persistently absent (missed 10% or more) 62nd lowest of 62 state primary schools in Ipswich. Lower than 1% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 34.8% | 12.1%* | 13.0% |
| Suspensions per 100 pupils 41st lowest of 62 state primary schools in Ipswich. Lower than 21% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 4.0 | 5.1 | 2.5 |
| Pupils suspended at least once 40th lowest of 62 state primary schools in Ipswich. Lower than 27% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 1.5% | 1.9% | 1.1% |
| Pupils permanently excluded0 pupils | 0.00% | 0.08% | 0.03% |
| Pupils per teacher 25th highest of 62 state primary schools in Ipswich. Higher than 47% of 16,642 state primary schools in England. | 20.4 | 19.8 | 20.7 |
| Pupils per adult (teachers and support staff) Joint 31st highest of 62 state primary schools in Ipswich. Higher than 49% of 16,653 state primary schools in England. | 10.7 | 10.4 | 10.6 |
| Teachers who left during the year Joint 48th highest of 52 state primary schools in Ipswich. Higher than 0% of 15,063 state primary schools in England. | 0.0% | 15.0%* | 14.4%* |
Comparisons are with primary schools. Scales run from lower (left) to higher (right) figures. For absence and suspensions lower is better, so their scales run green to red; blue scales describe the school's pupils and staff and aren't good or bad. * Calculated by SchoolScores from the council's or England's schools, weighted by pupils (or teachers, for turnover); other figures are published by DfE. Sources: DfE school census 2024/25; DfE pupil absence 2024/25; DfE suspensions and permanent exclusions 2024/25; DfE school workforce census 2025/26; DfE teacher turnover 2024/25.
Nearby primary schools
- Handford Hall Primary School 0.5 miles · Ofsted: Good (2023) · 62% met expected standard (KS2)
- St Margaret's CEVAP School, Ipswich 0.6 miles · Ofsted: Good (2014), confirmed, may be improving 2024 · 63% met expected standard (KS2)
- Ranelagh Primary School 0.7 miles · Ofsted: Good (2022) · 23% met expected standard (KS2)
- St Helen's Primary School 0.8 miles · Ofsted: Good (2012, before conversion), confirmed 2023 · 53% met expected standard (KS2)
- Springfield Junior School 0.8 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2025) · 49% met expected standard (KS2)
- Hillside Primary School 0.9 miles · Ofsted: Report card 2026: 5 expected, 2 needs attention · 53% met expected standard (KS2)
- Springfield Infant School and Nursery 0.9 miles · Ofsted: Report card 2026: 7 expected
- St Mark's Catholic Primary School 1.0 miles · Ofsted: Good (2023, before conversion) · 77% met expected standard (KS2)
- Halifax Primary School 1.1 miles · Ofsted: Good (2015, before conversion), confirmed 2025 · 72% met expected standard (KS2)
- Dale Hall Community Primary School 1.2 miles · Ofsted: Good (2016, before conversion), confirmed 2019 · 67% met expected standard (KS2)
Straight-line distance. Distance isn't the same as a catchment area.
Questions parents ask
What is St Matthew's CofE Primary School, Ipswich's Ofsted rating?
St Matthew's CofE Primary School, Ipswich was rated Good by Ofsted at its inspection in 10 October 2023.
How did St Matthew's CofE Primary School, Ipswich do in its SATs?
In 2024/25, 47% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, 15 points below the England average of 62%.
Would parents recommend St Matthew's CofE Primary School, Ipswich?
97% of the 30 parents who answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 4 September 2023 and 2 September 2024 said they would recommend St Matthew's CofE Primary School, Ipswich to another parent. Parents choose whether to respond, so this may not represent all families.
Is St Matthew's CofE Primary School, Ipswich oversubscribed?
For the September 2026 intake, 48 families put St Matthew's CofE Primary School, Ipswich as their first choice for 51 places: about one first-choice application for every place. 48 of those families were offered a place. Whether you get a place depends on the school's admissions rules and where you live.
Sources
- School details: Get Information about Schools (DfE), 26 September 2026. URN 146229.
- Inspections: Ofsted management information, data to 31 August 2026.
- Parent views: Ofsted Parent View, 4 September 2023 to 2 September 2024.
- Results: DfE school performance tables, Key stage 2 2024/25.
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Page updated 26 September 2026.