St Matthew's Church of England Primary School

URN: 140417 • Stockport SK3 9EA

Overview

Name
St Matthew's Church of England Primary School
URN
140417
Type
Academy sponsor led
Phase
Primary
Status
Open
Gender
Mixed
Religious
Church of England
Admissions
Not applicable
Trust
CHESTER DIOCESAN ACADEMIES TRUST
Private
No
Ofsted rating
Good
Ranking score
54.5 / 100
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Leadership & Contact

Headteacher
Stephen Murphy (since 2025) , Principal
Telephone
01614747110
Website
Visit
Address
Bowdon Street, Stockport SK3 9EA

Summary

St Matthew's Church of England Primary School, located in Stockport, is a mixed academy with a current enrolment of 195 pupils, against a capacity of 250. The school prides itself on its strong Christian ethos, which underpins its commitment to fostering a nurturing and inclusive environment where every child is valued and encouraged to reach their full potential. The school has maintained a "Good" rating from its latest Ofsted inspection in June 2023.

The curriculum at St Matthew's is designed to be engaging and creative, with a focus on real-life experiences to enhance learning. The school also offers support for children with additional needs and provides before and after-school care, as well as a nursery class for children from the age of three. Strong partnerships with parents and the community are emphasized, ensuring that families are actively involved in their children's educational journey.

St Matthew's is dedicated to the holistic development of its students, aiming to cultivate confident individuals with high levels of well-being. The school regularly participates in community events and values the role of parents in fostering a collaborative learning environment.

Key details

LA
Stockport
Age range
3 - 11
Boarders
No boarders
Sixth form
Does not have a sixth form
Trust
CHESTER DIOCESAN ACADEMIES TRUST
Capacity
250
Pupils
195
Boys
93
Girls
102
FSM %
47.60
Open date
2014-01-01
Close date
Last Ofsted
2023-06-28
Next inspection
Data snapshot
2025-07-14
County
Cheshire

Trends

DatePupilsBoysGirlsCapacityFSM%
2025-07-14 195 93 102 250 47.60
2024-09-11 215 103 112 250 45.50
2023-09-11 199 104 95 250 44.70
2022-09-11 199 104 95 250 44.70
2021-09-11 200 104 96 250 37.50
2020-09-11 205 108 97 250 26.50

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