St Matthew's CofE Primary School
URN: 106337 • Manchester M32 9AN
Overview
- Name
- St Matthew's CofE Primary School
- URN
- 106337
- Type
- Voluntary controlled school
- Phase
- Primary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Church of England
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 48.0 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Shelley Lynton (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- 01618651284
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Poplar Road, Manchester M32 9AN
Summary
St Matthew's CofE Primary School, located in Manchester, is a voluntary controlled school with a mixed-gender enrollment of 153 pupils, against a capacity of 235. The school operates under a theologically rooted vision, aiming to foster a nurturing environment where every child can thrive. The motto, "Let your light shine," reflects the school's commitment to helping students succeed and flourish within a supportive community.
The curriculum at St Matthew's is designed to be inclusive and engaging, incorporating a variety of subjects such as English, Maths, Science, and the arts, alongside modern foreign languages like Spanish. The school emphasizes the importance of co-curricular activities, including sports and leadership opportunities, to promote holistic development.
St Matthew's also prioritises the well-being and support of its students, offering resources for inclusion, SEND, and family support. With a significant percentage of pupils eligible for free school meals (33.60%), the school actively works to create an equitable learning environment that caters to the diverse needs of its community. For more information, visit their website at www.stmatthews.trafford.sch.uk.
The curriculum at St Matthew's is designed to be inclusive and engaging, incorporating a variety of subjects such as English, Maths, Science, and the arts, alongside modern foreign languages like Spanish. The school emphasizes the importance of co-curricular activities, including sports and leadership opportunities, to promote holistic development.
St Matthew's also prioritises the well-being and support of its students, offering resources for inclusion, SEND, and family support. With a significant percentage of pupils eligible for free school meals (33.60%), the school actively works to create an equitable learning environment that caters to the diverse needs of its community. For more information, visit their website at www.stmatthews.trafford.sch.uk.
Useful links
- Governors (governance)
- Inclusion and SEND (sen)
- Calendar (calendar)
- Home (other)
- Policies (other)
- School Admissions (other)
- Inclusion at Home (other)
- Our School (other)
- Prospectus (other)
- Term Dates (other)
Nearby alternatives
- Yesoiday Hatorah Girls Academy (80.9)
- Garrett Hall Primary School (79.7)
- Broadoak Primary School (79.5)
- St Andrew's CofE Primary School (77.0)
- Brookburn Community School (76.9)
Key details
- LA
- Trafford
- Age range
- 3 - 11
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Trust
- Capacity
- 235
- Pupils
- 153
- Boys
- 77
- Girls
- 76
- FSM %
- 33.60
- Open date
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2022-06-23
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 153 | 77 | 76 | 235 | 33.60 |
| 2024-09-11 | 182 | 95 | 87 | 235 | 30.20 |
| 2023-09-11 | 201 | 112 | 89 | 235 | 29.50 |
| 2022-09-11 | 201 | 112 | 89 | 235 | 29.50 |
| 2021-09-11 | 216 | 124 | 92 | 235 | 22.40 |
| 2020-09-11 | 221 | 127 | 94 | 235 | 25.30 |
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