St Matthews Church of England Academy

URN: 140299 • Stoke-on-Trent ST3 7NE

Overview

Name
St Matthews Church of England Academy
URN
140299
Type
Academy converter
Phase
Primary
Status
Open
Gender
Mixed
Religious
Church of England
Admissions
Not applicable
Trust
ST CHAD'S ACADEMIES TRUST
Private
No
Ofsted rating
Good
Ranking score
55.8 / 100
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Leadership & Contact

Headteacher
Karen Taylor (since 2025) , Executive Principal
Telephone
01782394890
Website
Visit
Address
St Matthew's Ce Academy, Lightwood Road, Stoke-on-Trent ST3 7NE

Summary

St Matthew's Church of England Academy is a mixed primary academy located in Stoke-on-Trent, with a current enrolment of 84 pupils and a capacity for 105. The school operates under the St Chad's Academy Trust and is committed to providing a nurturing environment based on Christian values, including friendship, hope, and perseverance. The ethos promotes a sense of community where every child is encouraged to feel safe, valued, and inspired to learn.

The academy offers a broad curriculum designed to foster academic achievement alongside personal development. It emphasizes resilience and aspiration, ensuring that children not only excel in their studies but also grow as individuals. St Matthew's has been rated as a Good School by Ofsted in November 2021, reflecting its commitment to high educational standards and supportive learning experiences.

Parents can find information about admissions, term dates, and school events on the academy's website. The school also provides after-school clubs and care, enhancing the community feel and supporting working families. For further details, visit their website at www.stmatthews.stoke.sch.uk.

Key details

LA
Stoke-on-Trent
Age range
3 - 11
Boarders
No boarders
Sixth form
Does not have a sixth form
Trust
ST CHAD'S ACADEMIES TRUST
Capacity
105
Pupils
84
Boys
38
Girls
46
FSM %
19.00
Open date
2013-11-01
Close date
Last Ofsted
2021-11-09
Next inspection
Data snapshot
2025-07-14
County
Staffordshire

Trends

DatePupilsBoysGirlsCapacityFSM%
2025-07-14 84 38 46 105 19.00
2024-09-11 76 35 41 105 13.20
2023-09-11 92 43 49 105 5.40
2022-09-11 92 43 49 105 5.40
2021-09-11 90 45 45 105 7.90
2020-09-11 94 41 53 105 11.70

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