A good academy converter school in Stoke-on-Trent. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for St Matthews Church of England Academy.
Overall school rating
/ 100
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Official inspection outcomes
Source: Ofsted inspection outcomes. Grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires Improvement, Inadequate.
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Official government statistics
| Year | Mat Average | Read Average |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 100.0 | 102.0 |
| 2023 | 111.0 | 108.0 |
Historical data shows year-over-year performance trends
Derived insights and analysis
Declining trend (-8.5 per year)
Down -8.5% over 3 years
Information extracted from the school's own website
"Together we work, play, learn and pray with Jesus"
Church of England (Anglican) ethos; on-site church for worship; Christian values are central to school life; RE curriculum has a high status; school is part of St Chad’s Academies Trust and maintains links with the Diocese.
Welcome message from Trust Headteacher Mrs J Mountford, emphasizing a warm, caring Christian community, strong partnerships with parents and church, and a commitment to helping every child shine.
Reception admissions: small class size (maximum of 15). Deadline for reception place applications is 15 January 2026. All on-time applicants will be notified of the school offered on 16 April 2026. Late applications will be dealt with after on-time applications, resulting in confirmation of the school offered on 1 May at the earliest.
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