St Matthew's Church of England Primary School, Ipswich
Contact details for the school

School Name: St Matthew's Church of England Primary School, Ipswich
Address: Portman Road
Town/City: Ipswich
County: SUFFOLK
Postcode: IP1 2AX
Telephone Number: 01473 251614
Website:

Type of school

Phase: Primary (ages 4-11)
Type: Academy converter
Religious Denomination: Church of England
Admissions Policy: Non-selective
Established: 2019
Trust: St Edmundsbury And Ipswich Diocesan Multi-Academy Trust
Sponsor: St Edmundsbury And Ipswich Diocesan Multi-Academy Trust

Staff and pupils

Headteacher: Mrs Kirsten Cameron
Capacity: 420
Gender: Mixed

The following details are from a census on 15 January 2026:
Number of pupils: 407 (48% boys & 52% girls)
Enrollment: 97% of capacity
Free school meal eligibility: 33.4%

Location and administration

URN: 146229
DfE Number: 935/3339
UKPRN: 10081861
UPRN: 10004565278
Region: East of England (E12000006)
District: Ipswich (E07000202)
Constituency: Ipswich (E14001302)
Electoral Ward: Gipping (E05007122)
Diocese: CE33(Diocese of St Edmundsbury and Ipswich)

Easting & Northing: 615824E, 244714N
Latitude & Longitude: 52° 3' 33.76" N 1° 8' 49.14" E
Plus Code: 9F43345W+QQ

External links

DfE Record: View record

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Nearby schools
  1. Westbridge Academy (0.4km)
  2. Ipswich School (0.7km)
  3. Handford Hall Primary School (0.8km)
  4. St Margaret's CEVAP School, Ipswich (0.9km)
  5. Ranelagh Primary School (1.1km)
  6. Learning Support, Southern Area Education Office (1.1km)
  7. St Helen's Primary School (1.3km)
  8. Suffolk New College (1.3km)
  9. University of Suffolk (1.3km)
  10. Springfield Junior School (1.4km)
Associated schools

Same trust

Same sponsor Predecessor school†

† Establishments now closed from which this school arose, or with which it has merged.
Governors

  • Ms Shorolla Allen - Local Governor. Appointed on 15 October 2024 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 14 October 2028.
  • Catherine Barratt - Local Governor. Appointed on 15 February 2024 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 14 February 2028.
  • Mrs Sarah Beeston - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 March 2023 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 28 February 2027.
  • Mrs Kirsten Cameron - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2024 (Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal).
  • Mr Elliot Furniss - Local Governor. Appointed on 3 November 2022 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 2 November 2026.
  • Mrs Annie Hookway - Local Governor. Appointed on 7 May 2026 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 6 May 2030.
  • Mr Andrew Marples - Local Governor. Appointed on 18 December 2023 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 10 February 2026.
  • Ms Susan Punter - Local Governor. Appointed on 3 November 2022 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 2 November 2026.
  • Mr Derek Ramsay - Chair of Local Governing Body. Appointed on 1 March 2023 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 28 February 2027.
  • Mr Jack Rawlinson - Local Governor. Appointed on 11 October 2024 (Elected by school staff). Term runs until 10 October 2028.
  • Mrs Susan Todd - Local Governor. Appointed on 4 May 2023 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 24 March 2026.