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
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.
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.
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Nearby alternatives
- Didsbury Road Primary School (77.6)
- Queensgate Primary School (74.9)
- St Mary's Catholic Primary School Marple Bridge (74.9)
- Alexandra Park Primary School (74.4)
- Lostock Hall Primary School (73.8)
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
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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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