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St Matthew's CofE Primary School
Windmill Lane, Smethwick, West Midlands, B66 3LX, Sandwell
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
64.2 / 100
Top 36%
Better than 64% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
459
Capacity
464
Ages
3–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
99%
Faith
Church of England
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, this primary school demonstrates solid performance, particularly with 71% of pupils meeting the expected standards in reading, writing, and maths at KS2, placing it in the top 33% nationally. Parent satisfaction appears strong, supported by a LocaleIQ score that surpasses 64% of schools. However, the percentage of students achieving the higher standard is relatively low at 12%, indicating room for improvement in challenging more advanced learners.
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Last inspected: 28 February 2012Older inspection ⓘLeadership & 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%. | 71% | Top 33% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 12% | Top 28% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
Black African22.9%
Asian Pakistani16.3%
Asian Indian14.2%
Other12.0%
Black Caribbean7.8%
Asian Other6.3%
White British4.4%
White Other3.3%
Black Other2.8%
Mixed Other2.6%
Asian Bangladeshi2.6%
Mixed W+B Carib.2.0%
Mixed W+Asian0.7%
Mixed W+B African0.7%
Location
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52.49103, -1.95710 · B66 3LX
School details
Local authoritySandwell
RegionWest Midlands
URN104000
School typeVoluntary aided school
Websitewww.stmatthews-primary.co.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 28 February 2012.
Is St Matthew's CofE Primary School a good school?
St Matthew's CofE Primary School scores 64.2/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 36% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
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