A good voluntary aided school school in Merton. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for St Matthew's CofE Primary School.
Overall school rating
/ 100
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Source: Ofsted inspection outcomes. Grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires Improvement, Inadequate.
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Official government statistics
| Year | Mat Average | Read Average |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 109.0 | 107.0 |
| 2023 | 110.0 | 110.0 |
Historical data shows year-over-year performance trends
Derived insights and analysis
Declining trend (-2.0 per year)
Down -2.0% over 3 years
Information extracted from the school's own website
"Do unto others as you would have them do to you"
Church of England (Anglican) primary school; part of a Christian community
Welcome message from the Headteacher describing St Matthew's as an exciting, outward-looking Christian community with high academic attainment, strong parental partnership, and emphasis on learning beyond the classroom, including trips and residential visits; aims to nurture happy, confident, healthy and responsible young people with a sense of duty.
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Admissions information indicates: spaces currently available in Years 4, 5 and 6. For Reception, guidance and an online application form can be found at merton.gov.uk/admissions; if not a Merton resident, apply through home local authority. Read our admissions policy here; if applying for a Foundation (Church) place, complete the supplementary form here. The deadline for online applications and supplementary forms is 15 January 2026. Nursery admissions are handled by the school; morning Nursery hours are 8.45am–11.45am; Extended Nursery (Little Acorns) hours 11.45am–3.30pm for 16 places. The deadline to apply for morning nursery entry (Sept 2026) is 30 November 2025. Places for January 2027 and April 2027 entries depend on capacity. For Nursery and Reception, additional details are provided under other admissions pages.