Welcome to Sidegate Primary School

Thank you for visiting our website which will give you a flavour of what our school is all about.

Sidegate is a vibrant, friendly and ambitious school in the north of Ipswich with over 600 pupils across 23 classes. We create a happy working atmosphere where every child has the opportunity to reach their full potential through an exciting, broad and balanced curriculum. We encourage children to value their contributions to the school and to celebrate their achievements whilst ensuring they are ready for the next stage of their educational journey.

As part of Active Learning Trust since becoming an academy in 2014, we benefit from strong partnerships and collaborative opportunities with schools both locally and beyond. This enables us to continually enhance the educational experiences we offer our children. 

Everything we do is guided by our vision:

"Aiming high, succeeding together, proud to be Sidegate."

This vision is brought to life through our core values of Ambition, Excellence, Teamwork and Belonging, which are at the heart of daily life in our school.

Set on a spacious site with extensive playing fields and playgrounds, Sidegate offers exceptional facilities that enrich learning and personal development. These include:

  • A dedicated Forest School area
  • A pond and diverse nature spaces for outdoor learning
  • A large library and learning zone
  • A specialist music classroom
  • A wide range of high-quality learning resources

We also work closely with the two valued independent providers who share our school site: 

The best way to experience Sidegate is to visit us. We would be delighted to show you around, introduce you to our staff and pupils, and demonstrate firsthand the warmth, ambition and sense of community that make our school unique. We are confident that you will quickly see why so many families are proud to be part of the Sidegate community.

To arrange a visit, please contact our School Office, where our team will be happy to help. Paper copies of any information on this website are also available on request.

We look forward to welcoming you to Sidegate Primary School.

Graham Almond

Headteacher

 

In addition to our mainstream classes, we have a Specialist Education Unit (SEU) which consists of two classes which provide specialist education for pupils with a range of complex needs. Admissions to our SEU are controlled by the Local Authority.

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