Preston St Matthew's Church of England Primary School
URN: 119603 • Preston PR1 5XB
Overview
- Name
- Preston St Matthew's Church of England Primary School
- URN
- 119603
- Type
- Voluntary aided school
- Phase
- Primary
- Status
- Closed
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Church of England
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Requires improvement
- Ranking score
- 52.7 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Mark Mackley (since 2025) , Associate Headteacher
- Telephone
- Website
- Address
- New Hall Lane, Preston PR1 5XB
Summary
Preston St Matthew's Church of England Primary School is a voluntary aided primary school located in Preston, Lancashire, serving a diverse community with a current enrolment of 455 pupils, exceeding its capacity of 406. Established in 1874, the school has a long-standing commitment to providing quality education rooted in Christian values. The school's mission is to foster academic, emotional, and spiritual growth, ensuring that every child can reach their full potential in a supportive environment.
The school prides itself on its inclusive ethos, welcoming children from various cultural backgrounds and encouraging parental involvement in their children's education. The experienced staff are dedicated to understanding each child's unique strengths and interests, aiming to deliver a broad and engaging curriculum that prepares students for life in a multicultural society.
St Matthew's emphasizes the importance of community, working closely with local families and the church congregation. The school's vision is to inspire pupils to become confident, well-rounded individuals, ready to embrace future educational opportunities and challenges.
The school prides itself on its inclusive ethos, welcoming children from various cultural backgrounds and encouraging parental involvement in their children's education. The experienced staff are dedicated to understanding each child's unique strengths and interests, aiming to deliver a broad and engaging curriculum that prepares students for life in a multicultural society.
St Matthew's emphasizes the importance of community, working closely with local families and the church congregation. The school's vision is to inspire pupils to become confident, well-rounded individuals, ready to embrace future educational opportunities and challenges.
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Key details
- LA
- Lancashire
- Age range
- 3 - 11
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Trust
- Capacity
- 406
- Pupils
- 455
- Boys
- 206
- Girls
- 249
- FSM %
- 31.80
- Open date
- Close date
- 2022-01-31
- Last Ofsted
- 2017-11-29
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Lancashire
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 455 | 206 | 249 | 406 | 31.80 |
| 2024-09-11 | 455 | 206 | 249 | 406 | 31.80 |
| 2023-09-11 | 455 | 206 | 249 | 406 | 31.80 |
| 2022-09-11 | 455 | 206 | 249 | 406 | 31.80 |
| 2021-09-11 | 428 | 200 | 228 | 406 | 28.70 |
| 2020-09-11 | 446 | 222 | 224 | 406 | 27.50 |
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