Sidegate Primary School — Primary School in Ipswich

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Sidegate Primary School

Ipswich, IP4 4JD

652 Pupils

659 Capacity

4–11 Age Range

16.70% FSM %

319 Boys

333 Girls

About Sidegate Primary School

Sidegate Primary School is an Academies for pupils aged 4–11 based in Suffolk, East of England. The school is mixed-gender and Open with a Does not apply character.

It has 652 pupils on roll. School capacity: 659. Current headteacher: Graham Almond.

All information is drawn from the GIAS dataset published by the Department for Education. School details including admissions and term dates should be verified with Suffolk or the school directly.

School Details

Establishment Type	Academy sponsor led
Type Group	Academies
Phase of Education	Primary
Status	Open
Local Authority	Suffolk
Region	East of England
Administrative District	Ipswich
Parliamentary Constituency	Ipswich
Ward	Rushmere
Urban / Rural	Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Admissions Policy	Non-selective
Religious Character	Does not apply
Gender Policy	Mixed
Boarders	No boarders
Sixth Form	Does not have a sixth form
Nursery Provision	No Nursery Classes
Trust / Sponsor	THE ACTIVE LEARNING TRUST LIMITED
Opened	01-05-2014
UKPRN	10045893
URN	140822
Data Last Updated	18-03-2026

Governors & Trustees (7)

Name	Role	Appointed	Term Ends	Appointing Body
Mr Robert Herbert	Chair of Local Governing Body	01/09/2023	31/08/2026	Appointed by foundation/Trust
Mrs Liz Addison	Local Governor	28/09/2023	08/09/2025	Elected by parents
Mrs Amy Boosey	Local Governor	17/12/2024	16/12/2027	Elected by parents
Hannah Cutts	Local Governor	28/09/2023	15/11/2026	Elected by parents
Mrs Pamela Gough	Local Governor	01/09/2025	19/12/2025	Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal
Mrs Anna Heaven	Local Governor	01/09/2024	31/08/2025	Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal
Ms Heather Madsen	Local Governor	01/11/2024	28/03/2025	Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal