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St Matthew's Primary School
Wenlock Street, Luton, Bedfordshire, LU2 0NJ, Luton
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
24.3 / 100
Bottom 24%
Better than 24% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
898
Capacity
900
Ages
4–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
100%
Summary
With a recent Ofsted rating of Good, this primary school demonstrates solid performance, particularly in meeting expected standards in reading, writing, and maths, where it ranks in the top 70% nationally. However, the percentage of students achieving the higher standard is notably low at just 1%. Overall, while parent satisfaction appears positive, the school's LocaleIQ score indicates room for improvement compared to other institutions in the area.
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Last inspected: 20 September 2023Quality Of Education: GoodPersonal Development: GoodBehaviour & Attitudes: GoodLeadership & 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%. | 57% | Bottom 31% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 1% | Bottom 20% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
White Other27.4%
Black African16.9%
White British10.7%
Asian Pakistani9.2%
Asian Bangladeshi8.0%
Asian Indian6.7%
Asian Other3.5%
Mixed Other3.2%
Mixed W+Asian3.1%
Mixed W+B Carib.2.6%
Other2.2%
Mixed W+B African2.1%
Gypsy/Roma1.2%
Black Caribbean1.0%
Black Other0.9%
White Irish0.2%
traveller_irish0.1%
Location
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51.88638, -0.41085 · LU2 0NJ
School details
Local authorityLuton
RegionEast of England
URN109552
School typeCommunity school
Websitewww.stmatthewsluton.com/
Frequently asked questions
What is St Matthew's Primary School rated by Ofsted?
St Matthew's Primary School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 20 September 2023.
Is St Matthew's Primary School a good school?
St Matthew's Primary School scores 24.3/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 24% 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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