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St Matthews Church of England Academy

St Matthew's Ce Academy, Lightwood Road, Rough Close, Stoke-on-Trent, ST3 7NE

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Church of England

Pupils

Ages

3-11

FSM

19.0%

Capacity

105

Ofsted

Good

Nov 2021

Exam Results

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KS2 Results (Primary)

Percentage reaching expected standard— 2024/25

Reading

94.0%

Writing

81.0%

Maths

63.0%

RWM Combined

56.0%

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About St Matthews Church of England Academy

St Matthews Church of England Academy is a primary school in Stoke-on-Trent, Stoke-on-Trent. Its latest Ofsted outcome is Good (2021 inspection). Latest published results: KS2 2024/25: 56% met expected standard in RWM. The school has around 84 pupils on roll. Use this page to explore performance trends, inspection history, admissions notes and neighbourhood context before applying.

Location: St Matthew's Ce Academy, Lightwood Road, Stoke-on-Trent, ST3 7NE | More schools in Stoke-on-Trent

Ofsted inspection history

Published Ofsted outcomes for St Matthews Church of England Academy, including earlier inspections linked to predecessor establishments where applicable.

Nov 2021 — School remains Good
Jul 2011 — Good (predecessor: St Matthews CofE (A) Primary School)

Official reports: Ofsted.gov.uk

Frequently asked questions about St Matthews Church of England Academy

What is St Matthews Church of England Academy's Ofsted rating?

St Matthews Church of England Academy received a Good rating from Ofsted following its 2021 inspection.

What are St Matthews Church of England Academy's latest exam results?

St Matthews Church of England Academy: KS2 2024/25: 56% met expected standard in RWM. Figures are from DfE-published performance tables.

Where is St Matthews Church of England Academy located?

St Matthews Church of England Academy is a primary school in Stoke-on-Trent, Stoke-on-Trent (ST3 7NE).

How many pupils attend St Matthews Church of England Academy?

St Matthews Church of England Academy has around 84 pupils on roll according to the latest school census data.

How can I compare St Matthews Church of England Academy with other schools?

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