St Matthew's Church of England Primary Academy
Catchment Area, Reviews and Key Information

Primary
PUPILS
468
AGES
3 - 11
GENDER
Mixed
TYPE
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How Does The School Perform?

Ofsted
NATIONAL AVG. 2.09
Ofsted Inspection
(14/01/2025)
Full Report - All Reports
38%
NATIONAL AVG. 61%
% pupils meeting the expected standard in reading, writing and mathematics



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Progress Compared With All Other Schools

UNLOCK Well Below Average (About 9% of schools in England) Below Average (About 9% of schools in England) Average (About 67% of schools in England) Above Average (About 6% of schools in England) Well Above Average (About 9% of schools in England) UNLOCK Well Below Average (About 10% of schools in England) Below Average (About 9% of schools in England) Average (About 67% of schools in England) Above Average (About 6% of schools in England) Well Above Average (About 8% of schools in England) UNLOCK Well Below Average (About 10% of schools in England) Below Average (About 11% of schools in England) Average (About 59% of schools in England) Above Average (About 11% of schools in England) Well Above Average (About 9% of schools in England)


Progress scores in reading, writing and maths could not be calculated in 2024 due to lack of baseline data during Covid 19. We show historic scores from the 2023 academic year as a guide

New Hall Lane
Preston
PR1 5XB
01772794482

School Description

Pupils enjoy coming to this welcoming school. The school’s kind and inclusive ethos is evident in the way that pupils accept and celebrate the differences between them. Pupils, including children in the Nursery, are considerate and share with their peers. Pupils rightly feel safe and know that staff will listen to them if they have any worries. Staff know pupils and families in the community well and build good relationships. In lessons and around the school, pupils behave well. They have positive attitudes to their work, enjoy learning and try hard in class. The school has renewed its curriculum to ensure that it is ambitious. It strives for every pupil to reach their potential. However, the previous weaker curriculum means pupils have developed gaps in their learning over time. As a result, many pupils do not have the knowledge they need for the next stage in their education. Pupils enjoy trips to outdoor and adventure centres, nature reserves and local walks. They develop their talents with sports clubs, board games and ‘star writer’ club. Pupils are proud to hold positions of responsibility such as eco-champions. The ‘language ambassadors’ welcome pupils new to the school or country. This helps pupils to settle quickly.

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