A good academy converter school in Leeds. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for St Matthew's Church of England Primary School.
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"Let your light shine before others (Matthew 5:16)"
St Matthew's is a Church of England primary school with a strong Christian ethos and values, and has very strong links with St Matthew’s Church; the school visits the church for services throughout the year and is described as a Church School for the whole community.
Welcome to St Matthew’s! Headteacher Mr A Graham states he is pleased to be at St Matthew’s, describes the school as a Church School for the whole community, and emphasizes commitment to meeting the needs of every child; he notes he became headteacher in September 2025 and looks forward to meeting families.
The admissions authority for St Matthew's is the Leeds Diocesan Learning Trust; the admissions process is managed by Leeds City Council as part of the Local Authority's coordinated scheme. Children start school in the academic year following their fourth birthday. Applications open in November and close in January each year, and offers are made in April. Deadline for applications for September 2026 is 15 January 2026; National Offer Day is 16 April 2026. A Supplementary Information Form (SIF) is available for faith-based admissions. In-Year Admissions are handled via the Leeds in-year admissions page; if a place is available the school will contact you to arrange a transition meeting and start date.