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
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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/).

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

DatePupilsBoysGirlsCapacityFSM%
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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