St Matthew's Church of England Primary School, Ipswich
Ipswich, IP1 2AX · Suffolk · primary school
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173rd of 232 primary schools in Suffolk we can score, 253 in total — the rest without enough published data. Local and same-phase on purpose: a national table mostly measures who attends.
Its results hold up when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — 1.7/10 against 2,156 of them, against 1.8/10 nationally. So this is not simply a reflection of who attends. Both figures are results only, without the inspection grade. A lower figure here means a stronger comparison group, not a weaker school.
How this is worked out
| Measure | Percentile | Weight | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|
| Expected standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 47.0 · 15 | 40% | 0.60 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 2.0 · 24 | 25% | 0.59 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
St Matthew's Church of England Primary School, Ipswich overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 47.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. 2.0% reached the higher standard, against a national median of 7%. Its results are much the same when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds, so the gap is not explained by intake (1.8 out of 10 either way). Ofsted rated the school Good in November 2023.
Getting in
The published school roll is 407 pupils against a stated capacity of 420. These whole-school figures do not establish entry-year vacancies or the likelihood of an offer. Confirm entry-year availability and admissions criteria with the school or local authority.
Worth asking on a visit
With 13 places currently available, how does the school manage waiting lists for specific entry years? How does the curriculum support pupils who are working towards the expected standard in maths? What does a typical day look like for a child in Year 6?
What Ofsted said about St Matthew's Church of England Primary School, Ipswich
Overview
Pupils are “exceptionally well cared for” at this school, where well-being is central to its strong values. The report highlights that children make an “outstanding start” in early years and that the curriculum is generally “well-designed” and “carefully sequenced.” Overall, the school provides a “calm and purposeful place for learning” where pupils enjoy education and make strong progress.
Strengths
- Early years provision is outstanding, with children settling quickly and making “exceptionally strong progress.”
- Reading is a high priority; effective phonics teaching ensures all pupils learn to read by the end of Year 3.
- Staff have a “strong understanding” of pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), providing effective adaptations and support.
- Pupils display good behaviour, are “polite and kind,” and benefit from a positive ethos that promotes personal development.
- Parents are “overwhelmingly positive,” noting that their children “love this school and are thriving here.”
Areas to improve
- In a few subjects, the school has not “fully considered all the specific learning requirements” or sufficiently sequenced important knowledge.
- The school should review curriculum plans in these subjects to ensure knowledge is “precisely identified and carefully sequenced” so pupils can build on prior learning effectively.
Safeguarding
The report states that “the arrangements for safeguarding are effective.”
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 51% |
| 2023/24 | 55% |
| 2024/25 | 47% |
| England | 64% |
Source: DfE Explore Education Statistics. “England” is the median of the 14,326 state schools in England we hold a 2024/25 figure for — a school-level median, not the DfE's pupil-weighted national figure.
Your offer chance
—Based on official applications/offers, distance and catchment where we have it. Bands only — never a percentage.
Sibling, faith, looked-after and other criteria can override distance. Always confirm with the school or local authority.
Next dates
- Primary (Reception) application deadline15 Jan 2027
- Primary National Offer Day16 Apr 2027
- Primary (Reception) application deadline15 Jan 2028
- Primary National Offer Day17 Apr 2028
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