St Matthew's CofE Primary School
URN: 151460 • Oldham OL9 0BN
Overview
- Name
- St Matthew's CofE Primary School
- URN
- 151460
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Church of England
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- CRANMER EDUCATION TRUST
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- n/a
- Ranking score
- 37.9 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Simon Buxton-Moore (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- 01616556225
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Chadderton Hall Road, Oldham OL9 0BN
Summary
St Matthew's CofE Primary School is a mixed academy converter located in Oldham, with a capacity of 420 students. The school is committed to providing a nurturing environment that promotes outstanding personal development, behaviour, and welfare. Recognised as a "Good School," St Matthew's aims to foster a supportive community where children can thrive academically and socially.
The curriculum at St Matthew's is designed to meet the diverse needs of its students, encouraging a love for learning through engaging and inclusive teaching practices. The school places a strong emphasis on the values of the Church of England, integrating these principles into daily activities and interactions. This approach helps to cultivate a sense of respect, responsibility, and community among pupils.
St Matthew's actively engages with parents and the wider community, providing regular updates and opportunities for involvement through its website and noticeboard. The school also hosts events, such as the upcoming Reception 2026 Open Evening, to welcome new families and share information about the school's ethos and educational offerings.
The curriculum at St Matthew's is designed to meet the diverse needs of its students, encouraging a love for learning through engaging and inclusive teaching practices. The school places a strong emphasis on the values of the Church of England, integrating these principles into daily activities and interactions. This approach helps to cultivate a sense of respect, responsibility, and community among pupils.
St Matthew's actively engages with parents and the wider community, providing regular updates and opportunities for involvement through its website and noticeboard. The school also hosts events, such as the upcoming Reception 2026 Open Evening, to welcome new families and share information about the school's ethos and educational offerings.
Useful links
- Issue 4 - 26.09.25 (download)
- Issue 5 - 03.10.25 (download)
- Issue 6 - 10.10.25 (download)
- Twitter Feed (other)
- Matomo cookies (other)
- Parents View (other)
- Website design by PrimarySite (other)
- Log in (other)
Nearby alternatives
- Bare Trees Primary School (75.2)
- Buckstones Primary School (74.2)
- Corpus Christi RC Primary School (70.7)
- Greenhill Primary School (70.2)
- Roundthorn Community Primary School (70.2)
Key details
- LA
- Oldham
- Age range
- 4 - 11
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Trust
- CRANMER EDUCATION TRUST
- Capacity
- 420
- Pupils
- Boys
- Girls
- FSM %
- Open date
- 2025-02-01
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Lancashire
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 420 |
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