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St Matthew's Church of England Primary School, Ipswich
Portman Road, Ipswich, Suffolk, IP1 2AX, Suffolk
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
16.3 / 100
Bottom 16%
Better than 16% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
404
Capacity
420
Ages
4–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
96%
Faith
Church of England
Summary
With a recent Ofsted rating of Good, this primary school demonstrates solid performance, particularly with 47% of pupils meeting the expected standards in reading, writing, and maths at KS2, which places it in the top 86% nationally. However, only 2% of students achieved the higher standard, indicating room for improvement in challenging all students to excel. The school's LocaleIQ score suggests it is performing better than 16% of schools, which may be a consideration for parents seeking a competitive academic environment.
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Last inspected: 10 October 2023Quality Of Education: GoodPersonal Development: GoodBehaviour & Attitudes: GoodLeadership & Management: Good
KS2 SATs Results
cohort size not published| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Expected standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of Year 6 pupils meeting the expected level in all three subjects. The key primary benchmark — needed for a confident secondary school start. National average ~61%. | 47% | Bottom 14% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 2% | Bottom 21% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
White Other29.2%
White British18.1%
Gypsy/Roma12.1%
Asian Indian10.9%
Black African7.4%
Mixed Other5.7%
Black Other4.2%
Other3.7%
Mixed W+B Carib.3.5%
Mixed W+B African1.2%
Black Caribbean1.0%
Asian Bangladeshi1.0%
Mixed W+Asian0.5%
Asian Other0.5%
Asian Pakistani0.2%
Location
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52.05875, 1.14681 · IP1 2AX
School details
Local authoritySuffolk
RegionEast of England
URN146229
School typeAcademy converter
Websitewww.stmatthewsprimary.co.uk
Frequently asked questions
What is St Matthew's Church of England Primary School, Ipswich rated by Ofsted?
St Matthew's Church of England Primary School, Ipswich was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 10 October 2023.
Is St Matthew's Church of England Primary School, Ipswich a good school?
St Matthew's Church of England Primary School, Ipswich scores 16.3/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 16% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
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