St Matthew's CofE Primary School

A good voluntary controlled school school in Trafford. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for St Matthew's CofE Primary School.

Manchester, M329AN Ofsted: Good Age 3-11 Mixed intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

39

/ 100

Primary weighted harmonic mean of 3 indicators

Indicators used for Primary schools

KS2 pupils meeting expected standard
32.4
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 40.0%
Raw: 38.0%
KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard
33.3
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: 0.0%
Ofsted inspection outcome
75.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: Good

How we weight each phase

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Primary schools

  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 40.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Secondary schools

  • Progress 8 score 40.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

All-through schools

  • Progress 8 score 25.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 15.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Secondary with Sixth Form schools

  • Progress 8 score 20.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • Continue in education or training 20.0%
  • Sustained employment 20.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Sixth Form Only schools

  • Continue in education or training 40.0%
  • Sustained employment 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Special schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Alternative Provision schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Independent schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Ofsted Inspection

Official inspection outcomes

Good
Overall effectiveness
Good
Last inspected
4 May 2017
Previous grade
Good
Quality of education
9
Behaviour & attitudes
9
Personal development
9
Leadership & management
Good
Safeguarding
Effective

Source: Ofsted inspection outcomes. Grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires Improvement, Inadequate.

Contact Information

How to reach this school

Source: GIAS
Address
Poplar Road
Stretford
Manchester, M329AN
Phone
1618651284
Website
stmatthews.trafford.sch.uk/

Location

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School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
106337
Type
Voluntary controlled school
Phase
Primary
Address
Poplar Road, Stretford, Manchester, M32 9AN
Website
www.stmatthews.trafford.sch.uk/
Age range
3-11
Gender
Mixed
Religious character
Church of England
School status
Open
Capacity
235 pupils
Setting
Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Diocese
Diocese of Manchester
Sixth Form
No
Nursery
Yes

School Performance Data

Official government statistics

Source: DfE

School Demographics

Total Pupils
182
Free School Meals
34.1% (62 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
3.8% (7 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
89.4%
Needs improvement
Persistent Absence
29.2%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Detailed Performance Metrics

Meeting Expected Standard:
38.0%
Reading Score:
105.0
Maths Score:
99.0
Grammar Score:
103.0

Historical Performance

Year Mat Average Read Average
2024 99.0 105.0
2023 103.0 105.0

Historical data shows year-over-year performance trends

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size
10 pupils
Excellent
Pupils per Year Group
20
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
182 pupils
3-11

Performance Trend

Declining trend (-2.0 per year)

Down -2.0% over 3 years

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From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

"Let Your Light Shine (Matthew 5:16)"

Respect Kindness Perseverance Aspiration

As a Church of England school, our Christian values of respect, kindness, aspiration and perseverance underpin everything that we do. We are welcomed by families from across our community, including those of different faiths and no faith, and St Matthew’s is also working to become a Peace Mala School and a UNICEF Gold Rights Respecting School.

Head Teacher's Message

Hello! Welcome to St Matthew’s CE Primary School. Our motto is Let your light shine. We are a small, thriving school with UNICEF Gold Rights Respecting status and Peace Mala work; there are spaces in Reception and Year 1 and tours are welcome.

Extracurriculars

Sports

Dance coaching Orienteering

Facilities

Nursery building at the back of the school with colourful shutters Outdoor learning spaces including woodland, meadows, rivers and ponds Outdoor classroom Hall (used by Kickstart/after-school provisions)

Curriculum Highlights

Reading, writing and maths are core to the curriculum Five Shine drivers (Music, drama, art and design, outdoor learning, etc.) inform teaching Shakespeare is performed at the Royal Exchange with the Children’s Shakespeare Festival and there are singing performances such as the Stretford Singathon Outdoor learning in woodland, meadows, rivers and ponds builds confidence, resilience and problem solving A broad range of sporting activities and extra-curricular clubs, plus a strong emphasis on physical activity and healthier lifestyles

Wraparound Care

Breakfast Club: Yes After-School Care: Yes

Breakfast, after-school and holiday club based in the hub building on the school grounds. The club uses the hall and outdoor space and provides high quality childcare, including multi-sports, themed crafts, computer games and outdoor play for children aged 3-11. Ofsted (May 2023) rated the provision MET in all areas. The club has been awarded the Trafford Healthy Club Award and has a 5 star food hygiene rating.

Admissions Criteria

St Matthew’s admits 30 children to our new Reception class each September and spaces may be offered in other year groups if available. As a voluntary controlled Church of England school, Trafford administers our admissions and you do not need to be a church member to apply.

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