St Matthew's Church of England Primary School
URN: 119505 • Blackburn BB1 1DF
Overview
- Name
- St Matthew's Church of England Primary School
- URN
- 119505
- Type
- Voluntary aided school
- Phase
- Primary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Church of England
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 59.2 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Julian Rogers (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- 01254291250
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Withers Street, Blackburn BB1 1DF
Summary
St Matthew's Church of England Primary School, located in Blackburn, is a voluntary aided primary school with a current enrolment of 271 pupils, slightly below its capacity of 280. The school embraces a mixed-gender environment and is committed to fostering a nurturing atmosphere where children can thrive academically and personally. The ethos of the school is encapsulated in its vision: "Live, Love, Learn," which aims to encourage students to lead fulfilled lives, value relationships, and develop a passion for learning.
The curriculum at St Matthew's is designed to provide a well-rounded education, integrating both academic and personal development. The school places a strong emphasis on inclusion and safeguarding, ensuring that all children feel supported and valued in their learning journey. The school also collaborates with Brunel Nursery School, enhancing early years education and fostering a sense of community among families.
With approximately 30% of pupils eligible for free school meals, St Matthew's is dedicated to addressing the diverse needs of its student body. The school actively engages with parents and the local community to create a supportive environment that promotes the well-being and success of all children. For more information, visit their website at http://www.stmatthewsblackburn.com.
The curriculum at St Matthew's is designed to provide a well-rounded education, integrating both academic and personal development. The school places a strong emphasis on inclusion and safeguarding, ensuring that all children feel supported and valued in their learning journey. The school also collaborates with Brunel Nursery School, enhancing early years education and fostering a sense of community among families.
With approximately 30% of pupils eligible for free school meals, St Matthew's is dedicated to addressing the diverse needs of its student body. The school actively engages with parents and the local community to create a supportive environment that promotes the well-being and success of all children. For more information, visit their website at http://www.stmatthewsblackburn.com.
Useful links
- Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) (sen)
- Calendar (calendar)
- Latest Newsletter (calendar)
- Other Letters (calendar)
- News and Events (calendar)
- Skip to content ↓ (other)
- Policies (other)
- Admissions (other)
- Term Dates and School Holidays (other)
- Privacy Policy (other)
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Key details
- LA
- Blackburn with Darwen
- Age range
- 4 - 11
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Trust
- Capacity
- 280
- Pupils
- 271
- Boys
- 142
- Girls
- 129
- FSM %
- 30.30
- Open date
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2021-07-08
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Lancashire
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 271 | 142 | 129 | 280 | 30.30 |
| 2024-09-11 | 276 | 147 | 129 | 280 | 27.50 |
| 2023-09-11 | 276 | 131 | 145 | 280 | 27.90 |
| 2022-09-11 | 276 | 131 | 145 | 280 | 27.90 |
| 2021-09-11 | 274 | 136 | 138 | 280 | 25.50 |
| 2020-09-11 | 274 | 141 | 133 | 280 | 19.30 |
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