St Matthew's Church of England Primary and Nursery Academy
URN: 140425 • Plymouth PL6 5FN
Overview
- Name
- St Matthew's Church of England Primary and Nursery Academy
- URN
- 140425
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- Phase
- Primary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Church of England
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- ST CHRISTOPHER'S C OF E (PRIMARY) MULTI ACADEMY TRUST
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 62.1 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Suzie Ottewell (since 2025)
- Telephone
- 01752395969
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- 1 Peregrine Road, Plymouth PL6 5FN
Summary
St Matthew's Church of England Primary and Nursery Academy, located in Plymouth, is a mixed academy that opened in 2016 and currently serves 471 pupils, with a capacity of 500. The school is part of St Christopher's Trust and is committed to fostering a nurturing environment based on values such as love, forgiveness, courage, hope, trust, and truth. The ethos of "Let your light shine!" reflects the school's dedication to encouraging personal growth and community spirit among students.
The curriculum at St Matthew's is designed to provide a well-rounded education, with a focus on both academic achievement and personal development. Recent activities include engaging projects with local organisations, such as the National Marine Aquarium, and hands-on learning experiences in nature. The school also promotes physical fitness and teamwork through events like cross-country competitions.
St Matthew's actively involves families and the wider community, hosting events such as open days and birthday celebrations. The school encourages parental participation through its Parent-Teacher Association (PTA), fostering a strong sense of community and support for students' educational journeys. For more information, visit their website at https://www.stmatthews.stcmat.org.
The curriculum at St Matthew's is designed to provide a well-rounded education, with a focus on both academic achievement and personal development. Recent activities include engaging projects with local organisations, such as the National Marine Aquarium, and hands-on learning experiences in nature. The school also promotes physical fitness and teamwork through events like cross-country competitions.
St Matthew's actively involves families and the wider community, hosting events such as open days and birthday celebrations. The school encourages parental participation through its Parent-Teacher Association (PTA), fostering a strong sense of community and support for students' educational journeys. For more information, visit their website at https://www.stmatthews.stcmat.org.
Useful links
- Our Governors (governance)
- Calendar (calendar)
- 24 October Break up (calendar)
- 21 October Pyjama D (calendar)
- 15 October Tour for (calendar)
- 18 October Open Day (calendar)
- News & Events (calendar)
- School Tours for Reception Starters September 2026 News (calendar)
- Elklan Communication Friendly Status Early Years News (calendar)
- Newsletters (calendar)
Nearby alternatives
- Elburton Primary School (79.1)
- Hyde Park Infants' School (76.0)
- Glen Park Primary School (74.8)
- Boringdon Primary School (70.2)
- Holy Cross Catholic Primary School (70.2)
Key details
- LA
- Plymouth
- Age range
- 3 - 11
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Trust
- ST CHRISTOPHER'S C OF E (PRIMARY) MULTI ACADEMY TRUST
- Capacity
- 500
- Pupils
- 471
- Boys
- 237
- Girls
- 234
- FSM %
- 8.90
- Open date
- 2015-09-01
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2022-03-30
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Devon
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 471 | 237 | 234 | 500 | 8.90 |
| 2024-09-11 | 484 | 245 | 239 | 500 | 10.70 |
| 2023-09-11 | 490 | 248 | 242 | 500 | 12.00 |
| 2022-09-11 | 490 | 248 | 242 | 500 | 12.00 |
| 2021-09-11 | 450 | 230 | 220 | 420 | 10.90 |
| 2020-09-11 | 430 | 218 | 212 | 420 | 7.20 |
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