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
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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.

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

DatePupilsBoysGirlsCapacityFSM%
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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