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St Matthew's Church of England Primary School, Ipswich

Portman Road, Ipswich, IP1 2AX

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Ofsted

Good

Oct 2023

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47% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths (KS2, 2024/25).

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St Matthew's Church of England Primary School, Ipswich, Ipswich

Exam Results

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KS2 Results (Primary)

Percentage reaching expected standard— 2024/25

Reading

57.0%

Writing

69.0%

Maths

60.0%

RWM Combined

47.0%

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Good

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About St Matthew's Church of England Primary School, Ipswich

St Matthew's Church of England Primary School, Ipswich is a primary school in Ipswich, Suffolk. Its latest Ofsted outcome is Good (2023 inspection). Latest published results: KS2 2024/25: 47% met expected standard in RWM. The school has around 404 pupils on roll. Compare the available school details with nearby alternatives to help build your shortlist.

Location: Portman Road, Ipswich, IP1 2AX | More schools in Suffolk

Ofsted inspection history

Published Ofsted outcomes for St Matthew's Church of England Primary School, Ipswich, including earlier inspections linked to predecessor establishments where applicable.

Oct 2023 — Good
Jun 2015 — Good (predecessor: St Matthew's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School, Ipswich)

Official reports: Ofsted.gov.uk

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Frequently asked questions about St Matthew's Church of England Primary School, Ipswich

What is St Matthew's Church of England Primary School, Ipswich's Ofsted rating?

St Matthew's Church of England Primary School, Ipswich received a Good rating from Ofsted following its 2023 inspection.

What are St Matthew's Church of England Primary School, Ipswich's latest exam results?

St Matthew's Church of England Primary School, Ipswich: KS2 2024/25: 47% met expected standard in RWM. Check the source and academic year shown with each result.

Where is St Matthew's Church of England Primary School, Ipswich located?

St Matthew's Church of England Primary School, Ipswich is a primary school in Ipswich, Suffolk (IP1 2AX).

How many pupils attend St Matthew's Church of England Primary School, Ipswich?

St Matthew's Church of England Primary School, Ipswich has around 404 pupils on roll according to the latest school census data.

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