St Matthew's CofE Primary School
URN: 105709 • Oldham OL9 0BN
Overview
- Name
- St Matthew's CofE Primary School
- URN
- 105709
- Type
- Voluntary aided school
- Phase
- Primary
- Status
- Closed
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Church of England
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 62.7 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Simon Buxton-Moore (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- 01616249829
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Chadderton Hall Road, Oldham OL9 0BN
Summary
St Matthew's CofE Primary School is a voluntary aided primary school located in Oldham, accommodating 406 pupils with a capacity for 420. The school is committed to fostering a caring and stimulating environment where every child can thrive. With a focus on the values of excellence, happiness, and achievement, the staff work diligently to support each student's individual needs, ensuring a personalised approach to education.
The school emphasises the importance of strong partnerships with parents, viewing them as essential collaborators in their children's learning journey. St Matthew's integrates Christian values into its curriculum, in collaboration with St Matthew’s Church, promoting a sense of community and shared responsibility among students, families, and staff.
St Matthew's has been recognised for its outstanding personal development, behaviour, and welfare, reflecting its dedication to nurturing well-rounded individuals. The school provides a vibrant educational experience that prepares students for future challenges while instilling solid citizenship values and resilience.
The school emphasises the importance of strong partnerships with parents, viewing them as essential collaborators in their children's learning journey. St Matthew's integrates Christian values into its curriculum, in collaboration with St Matthew’s Church, promoting a sense of community and shared responsibility among students, families, and staff.
St Matthew's has been recognised for its outstanding personal development, behaviour, and welfare, reflecting its dedication to nurturing well-rounded individuals. The school provides a vibrant educational experience that prepares students for future challenges while instilling solid citizenship values and resilience.
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Nearby alternatives
- Bare Trees Primary School (75.2)
- Buckstones Primary School (74.2)
- Corpus Christi RC Primary School (70.7)
- Greenhill Primary School (70.2)
- Roundthorn Community Primary School (70.2)
Key details
- LA
- Oldham
- Age range
- 4 - 11
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Trust
- Capacity
- 420
- Pupils
- 406
- Boys
- 193
- Girls
- 213
- FSM %
- 14.80
- Open date
- Close date
- 2025-01-31
- Last Ofsted
- 2023-10-12
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Lancashire
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 406 | 193 | 213 | 420 | 14.80 |
| 2024-09-11 | 396 | 193 | 203 | 420 | 17.20 |
| 2023-09-11 | 402 | 184 | 218 | 420 | 19.40 |
| 2022-09-11 | 402 | 184 | 218 | 420 | 19.40 |
| 2021-09-11 | 405 | 189 | 216 | 420 | 15.60 |
| 2020-09-11 | 410 | 200 | 210 | 420 | 12.40 |
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