A good voluntary aided school school in Sandwell. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for St Matthew's CofE Primary School.
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Official government statistics
| Year | Mat Average | Read Average |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 107.0 | 107.0 |
| 2023 | 107.0 | 104.0 |
Historical data shows year-over-year performance trends
Derived insights and analysis
Improving trend (+1.5 per year)
Up 1.5% over 3 years
Information extracted from the school's own website
"Let Not Your Light Be Hidden...Let Your Light Shine!"
The staff at St Matthew’s are a multi-faith team characterised by our mission statement: ‘Living and Learning in the Love of God’ and united by our whole school values, which are how we live out our Christian vision. As a Church of England Primary School, we teach a broad and balanced RE curriculum, focusing on respect and understanding for all faiths.
Welcome message from Headteacher Fiona Deakin welcoming parents and emphasising partnership with families and the school's Christian ethos.
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Special Educational Needs provision includes Maple Group (specialist provision for complex needs), Sycamore Group (mixed-age group for bespoke teaching in KS2), and Small Teaching Groups (third-teacher model).
St Matthew’s is a voluntary aided school; the governing body is the admissions authority; the admitted Reception class is 60 pupils.
School meals cost £2.40 per day. Universal Free School Meals are provided for pupils in Reception, Year 1 and Year 2. Free School Meals are available for eligible families.