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St Matthew's Primary School
19 Norfolk Street, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, CB1 2LD, Cambridgeshire
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
85.8 / 100
Top 14%
Better than 86% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
646
Capacity
660
Ages
3–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
98%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted and strong parent satisfaction at 94%, this primary school demonstrates a solid commitment to education. The school’s KS2 results show that 76% of pupils meet expected standards in reading, writing, and maths, placing it in the top 21% nationally. However, only 14% achieve the higher standard, indicating room for improvement in challenging students at a higher level.
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Last inspected: 11 March 2020Older inspection ⓘQuality Of Education: GoodPersonal Development: OutstandingBehaviour & 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%. | 76% | Top 21% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 14% | Top 20% UK |
Parent View (177 responses)
★★★★★4.3
My child is happy
97%
Good range of extra-curricular
97%
My child feels safe
97%
My child makes good progress
94%
I'd recommend this school
94%
Progress is communicated
93%
Good range of subjects
92%
School keeps me informed
90%
School supports development
88%
School has high expectations
88%
Behaviour is good
88%
School responds to concerns
68%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British36.4%
White Other25.1%
Asian Other6.7%
Mixed W+Asian6.0%
Other5.3%
Mixed Other4.0%
Asian Chinese3.4%
Asian Bangladeshi2.3%
Asian Indian1.7%
Black African1.2%
Asian Pakistani1.2%
Mixed W+B African1.1%
White Irish0.6%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.3%
Black Other0.3%
Black Caribbean0.2%
traveller_irish0.2%
Location
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52.20471, 0.13440 · CB1 2LD
School details
Local authorityCambridgeshire
RegionEast of England
URN110750
School typeCommunity school
Websitewww.stmatthews.cambs.sch.uk/
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 11 March 2020.
Is St Matthew's Primary School a good school?
St Matthew's Primary School scores 85.8/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 14% 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 Primary School?
Based on 177 Ofsted Parent View responses, St Matthew's Primary School receives a satisfaction score of 85% across all parent survey questions.
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