Matchborough First School
URN: 132821 • Redditch B98 0GD
Overview
- Name
- Matchborough First School
- URN
- 132821
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Status
- Closed
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Does not apply
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- n/a
- Ranking score
- 45.2 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Jackie Harris (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- Website
- Address
- Matchborough Way, Redditch B98 0GD
Summary
Matchborough First School Academy is a community primary school located in Redditch, Worcestershire, with a capacity of 300 students. The school aims to provide a welcoming and supportive environment where children, staff, and governors collaborate to foster a happy and safe learning atmosphere. The school's ethos emphasizes care and inclusivity, ensuring that every child feels valued and supported.
The curriculum at Matchborough First School is designed to engage students and bring learning to life. The school places a strong emphasis on reading for pleasure, encouraging a love of literature among its pupils. Additionally, the school offers various opportunities for parents to get involved, including open evenings and regular newsletters to keep families informed about school activities and events.
Safeguarding is a priority at Matchborough First School, with measures in place to ensure the safety and well-being of all students. The school is committed to maintaining a nurturing community context, where children can thrive academically and socially.
The curriculum at Matchborough First School is designed to engage students and bring learning to life. The school places a strong emphasis on reading for pleasure, encouraging a love of literature among its pupils. Additionally, the school offers various opportunities for parents to get involved, including open evenings and regular newsletters to keep families informed about school activities and events.
Safeguarding is a priority at Matchborough First School, with measures in place to ensure the safety and well-being of all students. The school is committed to maintaining a nurturing community context, where children can thrive academically and socially.
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Nearby alternatives
- Astwood Bank First School (70.2)
- Astwood Bank Primary School (66.5)
- Holyoakes Field First School (63.7)
- The Vaynor First School (63.6)
- Oak Hill First School (63.3)
Key details
- LA
- Worcestershire
- Age range
- 3 - 9
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Trust
- Capacity
- 300
- Pupils
- Boys
- Girls
- FSM %
- Open date
- 2001-09-01
- Close date
- 2013-10-31
- Last Ofsted
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Worcestershire
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 300 | ||||
| 2024-09-11 | 300 | ||||
| 2023-09-11 | 300 | ||||
| 2022-09-11 | 300 | ||||
| 2021-09-11 | 300 | ||||
| 2020-09-11 | 300 |
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