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St Matthew's Church of England Primary School
Bowdon Street, Edgeley, Stockport, Cheshire, SK3 9EA, Stockport
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
7.8 / 100
Bottom 8%
Better than 8% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
195
Capacity
250
Ages
3–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
78%
Faith
Church of England
Summary
With a recent Ofsted rating of Good, this primary school demonstrates a strong commitment to quality education. The school excels in achieving expected standards in reading, writing, and maths, placing it in the top 99% of schools nationally. However, the overall performance in higher standards could be an area for growth, with only 7% of pupils reaching this level.
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Last inspected: 27 June 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%. | 19% | Bottom 1% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 7% | Bottom 47% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British66.2%
Asian Pakistani7.2%
Black African6.2%
Asian Indian3.1%
Mixed Other2.6%
Asian Other2.1%
Mixed W+Asian1.5%
Mixed W+B Carib.1.5%
White Other1.5%
Other1.5%
Gypsy/Roma1.0%
Asian Chinese1.0%
Black Caribbean1.0%
Mixed W+B African0.5%
Asian Bangladeshi0.5%
Location
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53.40380, -2.16567 · SK3 9EA
School details
Local authorityStockport
RegionNorth West
URN140417
School typeAcademy sponsor led
Frequently asked questions
What is St Matthew's Church of England Primary School rated by Ofsted?
St Matthew's Church of England Primary School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 27 June 2023.
Is St Matthew's Church of England Primary School a good school?
St Matthew's Church of England Primary School scores 7.8/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 8% 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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