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St Matthews Church of England Academy
St Matthew's Ce Academy, Lightwood Road, Rough Close, Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire, ST3 7NE, Stoke-on-Trent
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
35.7 / 100
Bottom 36%
Better than 36% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
84
Capacity
105
Ages
3–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
80%
Faith
Church of England
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, this primary school demonstrates solid performance, particularly in achieving expected levels in reading, writing, and maths, where it ranks in the top 72% nationally. Although only 6% of pupils reach the higher standard, the overall expected achievement rate of 56% suggests a focus on foundational skills. The school serves a small community of 84 students, which may foster a close-knit environment, but limited published data may leave some aspects of its performance less clear.
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Last inspected: 13 July 2011Older 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%. | 56% | Bottom 28% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 6% | Bottom 42% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British60.7%
Asian Pakistani17.9%
Asian Other7.1%
Mixed Other6.0%
Mixed W+Asian3.6%
Mixed W+B African1.2%
Mixed W+B Carib.1.2%
Other1.2%
traveller_irish1.2%
Location
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52.95684, -2.11379 · ST3 7NE
School details
Local authorityStoke-on-Trent
RegionWest Midlands
URN140299
School typeAcademy converter
Websitewww.stmatthews.stoke.sch.uk/
Frequently asked questions
What is St Matthews Church of England Academy rated by Ofsted?
St Matthews Church of England Academy was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 13 July 2011.
Is St Matthews Church of England Academy a good school?
St Matthews Church of England Academy scores 35.7/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 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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