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St Matthew's CofE Primary School
Duddeston Manor Road, Nechells, Birmingham, West Midlands, B7 4JR, Birmingham
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
91.2 / 100
Top 9%
Better than 91% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
204
Capacity
210
Ages
4–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
97%
Faith
Church of England
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted and strong performance in Key Stage 2, this primary school boasts an impressive 83% of pupils meeting expected standards in reading, writing, and maths, placing it in the top 9% nationally. Parent satisfaction is relatively high, with 81% recommending the school, reflecting a positive community atmosphere. However, the percentage of students achieving the higher standard is lower at 21%, indicating room for growth in challenging more advanced learners.
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Last inspected: 21 January 2025Quality Of Education: GoodPersonal Development: OutstandingBehaviour & Attitudes: OutstandingLeadership & Management: Good
KS2 SATs Results
cohort size not published| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Expected standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of Year 6 pupils meeting the expected level in all three subjects. The key primary benchmark — needed for a confident secondary school start. National average ~61%. | 83% | Top 9% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 21% | Top 7% UK |
Parent View (26 responses)
★★★★★3.9
My child feels safe
92%
Good range of extra-curricular
89%
School keeps me informed
89%
Good range of subjects
89%
Behaviour is good
89%
My child is happy
85%
My child makes good progress
85%
School supports development
85%
Progress is communicated
85%
I'd recommend this school
81%
School has high expectations
81%
School responds to concerns
54%
Pupil Ethnicity
Black African51.0%
Mixed Other10.3%
Other9.8%
Black Caribbean4.9%
Asian Pakistani3.9%
Asian Bangladeshi3.9%
Black Other3.4%
Mixed W+B African2.5%
Mixed W+Asian2.0%
Mixed W+B Carib.1.5%
White Other1.0%
Asian Chinese1.0%
White British1.0%
Asian Other0.5%
Location
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52.48919, -1.87827 · B7 4JR
School details
Local authorityBirmingham
RegionWest Midlands
URN103404
School typeVoluntary controlled school
Websitewww.st-matthews.bham.sch.uk
Frequently asked questions
What is St Matthew's CofE Primary School rated by Ofsted?
St Matthew's CofE Primary School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 21 January 2025.
Is St Matthew's CofE Primary School a good school?
St Matthew's CofE Primary School scores 91.2/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 9% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
What do parents say about St Matthew's CofE Primary School?
Based on 26 Ofsted Parent View responses, St Matthew's CofE Primary School receives a satisfaction score of 78% across all parent survey questions.
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