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St Matthew's Church of England Primary Academy

Ages 3–11456 pupilsFaithChurch of England
Preston, PR1 5XB
Lancashire

St Matthew's Church of England Primary Academy is a primary school for pupils aged 3 to 11 in Preston, within the Lancashire local authority. It has a Church of England religious character. The school has around 456 pupils on roll. Families comparing primary schools in Preston can view St Matthew's Church of England Primary Academy's Ofsted rating, pupil numbers and exact location free on NestScope. Set in Preston (PR1 5XB), St Matthew's Church of England Primary Academy serves families across the surrounding catchment area. It also appears on the interactive map alongside nearby schools and their Ofsted ratings, with local transport, safety, healthcare and green-space data to help compare areas.

Ofsted & inspection

Overall effectiveness & sub-judgements

Quality of educationRequires Improvement
Behaviour & attitudesGood
Personal developmentGood
Leadership & managementGood
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Strengths & watch points4 strengths · 1 watch

Computed from Ofsted & DfE outcomes vs England average

Behaviour & attitudes
Personal development
Leadership & management
Reading scaled score
Quality of education
Computed from published Ofsted judgements & DfE outcomes — not a written review.
Primary results — Key Stage 2Above average
Expected standard (RWM)38%
England avg 59%
Higher standard (RWM)0%
England avg 7%
Reading scaled score100
100 = expected standard
Maths scaled score99
100 = expected standard
DfE, 2023/24
Pupil intake28.7%
Free school meals28.7%
England avg 24.0%
English not first language73.3%
England avg 18.8%
Places filled98%
SEN support
EHC plan
DfE school census, 2025/26
Attendance & staffing93.0%
Attendance93.0%
England avg 94.5%
Pupils per teacher25.0
England avg 20.9
Persistent absence23.2%
England avg 14.3%
Teachers with QTS
DfE — absence & workforce, 2025/26
All schools in PrestonSee the full area report for PR1 5XB