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St Matthew's Church of England Primary Academy

New Hall Lane, Preston, PR1 5XB

Academy converter · Ages 3–11 · Mixed

Ofsted

Requires improvement

Jan 2025

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42% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths (KS2, 2024/25).

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St Matthew's Church of England Primary Academy, Preston

Exam Results

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KS2 Results (Primary)

Percentage reaching expected standard— 2024/25

Reading

68.0%

Writing

44.0%

Maths

67.0%

RWM Combined

42.0%

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About St Matthew's Church of England Primary Academy

St Matthew's Church of England Primary Academy is a primary school in Preston, Lancashire. Its latest Ofsted outcome is Requires improvement (2025 inspection). Latest published results: KS2 2024/25: 42% met expected standard in RWM. The school has around 456 pupils on roll. Compare the available school details with nearby alternatives to help build your shortlist.

Location: New Hall Lane, Preston, PR1 5XB | More schools in Lancashire

Ofsted inspection history

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

There is no graded full inspection on the current URN yet; older predecessor records are shown below.

Nov 2017 — Requires improvement (predecessor: Preston St Matthew's Church of England Primary School)

Official reports: Ofsted.gov.uk

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Frequently asked questions about St Matthew's Church of England Primary Academy

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

St Matthew's Church of England Primary Academy received a Requires improvement rating from Ofsted following its 2025 inspection.

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

St Matthew's Church of England Primary Academy: KS2 2024/25: 42% met expected standard in RWM. Check the source and academic year shown with each result.

Where is St Matthew's Church of England Primary Academy located?

St Matthew's Church of England Primary Academy is a primary school in Preston, Lancashire (PR1 5XB).

How many pupils attend St Matthew's Church of England Primary Academy?

St Matthew's Church of England Primary Academy has around 456 pupils on roll according to the latest school census data.

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