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
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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.

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

DatePupilsBoysGirlsCapacityFSM%
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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