St Matthew's Church of England Primary School, Ipswich
Academy converter primary school in Ipswich (Suffolk).
Location
iSchool location from Get Information about Schools. Nearby schools are coloured by phase. Open Map+ for a full-screen map with neighbourhood deprivation (England only).About
Whatever you do, do it with all your heart. Colossians 3:23 Our vision is to be a school where pupils have a positive approach to learning and where provision is consistently good or better. Our curriculum is relevant and creative and reflects our diversity.
We aim for all pupils to leave St Matthew's well equipped for the future, demonstrating Christian values and showing self-confidence.
In the school’s own words, from the school website.
Enrichment
18 activitiesiFound on the school website by WhatSchool. Not verified by Governance Register; the school website is the authority.- Martello August Family Fun Day
- Pathways Uganda 24-hour Gaming
- EEQU
- 4YP Girls Group
- AFC Kesgrave U11 recruitment
- All Stars Dyanmo s Cricket
- Burlington FoodCycle
- Dynamite School of Dance
- Lait Dance Club
- Mini Minster Maestro Choir
- NHS Pharmacy First
- NHS Primary School Flu Leaflet
- Suffolk Junior Chess
- Dance East - What s on
- Suffolk Libraries - What s on
- Mat Passport
and 2 more
Key facts
- URN
- 146229
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious character
- Church of England
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Nursery
- No Nursery Classes
- Local authority
- Suffolk
- Constituency
- Ipswich
- Setting
- Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
- Opened
- 2019
Governing body (9 current, 2 former)
iAcademy trust: local governing body and trust board.Leadership
| Name | Role | How appointed | Term |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mr Derek Ramsay | Chair of Local Governing Body | Appointed by foundation/Trust | since 2023 · until 2027 ends 2027 |
Full governing body
| Name | Role | How appointed | Term |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mrs Annie Hookway | Local Governor | Appointed by foundation/Trust | since 2026 · until 2030 |
| Ms Shorolla Allen | Local Governor | Elected by parents | since 2024 · until 2028 |
| Mr Jack Rawlinson | Local Governor | Elected by school staff | since 2024 · until 2028 |
| Mrs Kirsten Cameron | Local Governor | Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal | since 2024 |
| Catherine Barratt | Local Governor | Appointed by foundation/Trust | since 2024 · until 2028 |
| Mrs Sarah Beeston | Local Governor | Appointed by foundation/Trust | since 2023 · until 2027 ends 2027 |
| Ms Susan Punter | Local Governor | Appointed by foundation/Trust | since 2022 · until 2026 ends 2026 |
| Mr Elliot Furniss | Local Governor | Appointed by foundation/Trust | since 2022 · until 2026 ends 2026 |
| Mr Andrew Marples Former | Local Governor | Elected by parents | since 2023 · term ended 2026 |
| Mrs Susan Todd Former | Local Governor | Appointed by foundation/Trust | since 2023 · term ended 2026 |
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