St Matthew's Church of England Primary Academy
URN: 148904 • Preston PR1 5XB
Overview
- Name
- St Matthew's Church of England Primary Academy
- URN
- 148904
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Church of England
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- CIDARI EDUCATION LIMITED
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- n/a
- Ranking score
- 45.4 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Mark Mackley (since 2025) , Associate Headteacher
- Telephone
- 01772794482
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- New Hall Lane, Preston PR1 5XB
Summary
St Matthew's Church of England Primary Academy, located in Preston, Lancashire, has been serving its community since 1874. As a mixed academy with a current enrolment of 456 pupils, the school aims to provide a nurturing environment that fosters academic, emotional, and spiritual growth rooted in Christian values. The school welcomes children from diverse backgrounds, reflecting the multicultural nature of the local area.
The academy's mission is to enable every child to reach their full potential through a broad and engaging curriculum. The dedicated staff work closely with families to ensure each child's strengths and interests are developed, promoting a lifelong love of learning. The school emphasizes the importance of community involvement, encouraging parents to participate actively in their children's education.
St Matthew's is committed to creating a supportive school family where every member is valued. The vision is to inspire pupils to become confident, well-rounded individuals who are prepared for the challenges of the 21st century. For more information, parents can visit the school's website at [St Matthew's CE Primary Academy](https://www.st-matthewscofe.lancs.sch.uk/).
The academy's mission is to enable every child to reach their full potential through a broad and engaging curriculum. The dedicated staff work closely with families to ensure each child's strengths and interests are developed, promoting a lifelong love of learning. The school emphasizes the importance of community involvement, encouraging parents to participate actively in their children's education.
St Matthew's is committed to creating a supportive school family where every member is valued. The vision is to inspire pupils to become confident, well-rounded individuals who are prepared for the challenges of the 21st century. For more information, parents can visit the school's website at [St Matthew's CE Primary Academy](https://www.st-matthewscofe.lancs.sch.uk/).
Useful links
- Governance (governance)
- Meet the Governors (governance)
- Governors Responsibilities (governance)
- SEND (sen)
- Calendar (calendar)
- About Us (other)
- Policies (other)
- Admissions (other)
- Term Dates and Holidays (other)
- 01772 794482 (other)
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Key details
- LA
- Lancashire
- Age range
- 3 - 11
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Trust
- CIDARI EDUCATION LIMITED
- Capacity
- 406
- Pupils
- 456
- Boys
- 228
- Girls
- 228
- FSM %
- 28.40
- Open date
- 2022-02-01
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Lancashire
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 456 | 228 | 228 | 406 | 28.40 |
| 2024-09-11 | 468 | 218 | 250 | 406 | 29.50 |
| 2023-09-11 | 406 | ||||
| 2022-09-11 | 406 |
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