A good academy converter school in Wigan. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for Highfield St Matthew's Church of England Primary School.
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Official government statistics
| Year | Mat Average | Read Average |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 104.0 | 104.0 |
| 2023 | 102.0 | 104.0 |
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Improving trend (+1.0 per year)
Up 1.0% over 3 years
Information extracted from the school's own website
"Let your light shine before others, that they may see your good works, and glorify your Father who is in heaven (Matthew 5:13)"
Church of England Primary School within Liverpool Diocesan Schools Trust; links with Highfield St Matthew’s Church; worship led by clergy from Wigan West Hub; SHINE Worship community in school every fortnight.
Welcome to Highfield St Matthew’s. The school is described as a happy and harmonious environment, and was judged Good in all areas in the March 2023 Ofsted inspection.
Trinity (Before and After School Childcare) operates on the school premises. Breakfast Club runs from 7:30am to 8:40am; other morning options include 8:00am to 8:40am and 8:20am to 8:40am. After School Care runs from 3:15pm to 4:30pm and 3:15pm to 5:30pm. Bookings and payments are managed in advance through the Teachers2Parents App; arrears are handled under the school's Debt Management Policy.
When the group is over-subscribed, priority will be given to children as follows: Criteria 1 Length of time on waiting list; Criteria 2 Children who have brothers or sisters already on the waiting list; Criteria 3 If more than one child meets Criteria 1 and 2 we reserve the right to allocate places. Nursery children are not eligible for Trinity places. These criteria are subject to annual review.
Trinity (Before and After School Childcare) fees: Breakfast Sessions 7:30 - 8:40 am £5.80 per child per session; 8:00 – 8:40 am £4.80 per child per session; 8:20 – 8:40 am £2.40 per child per session. Afternoon Sessions 3:15 – 4:30 pm £5.80 per child per day; 3:15 – 5:30 pm £9.30 per child per day. If your child is collected late, the full fee will still be required. All booked sessions must be booked and paid in advance on the Teachers2Parents App. No bookings can be made on the day apart from exceptional circumstances.