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St Matthew's Church of England Primary and Nursery Academy
1 Peregrine Road, Plymouth, Devon, PL6 5FN, Plymouth
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
21.0 / 100
Bottom 21%
Better than 21% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
471
Capacity
500
Ages
3–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
94%
Faith
Church of England
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, this primary and nursery academy offers a supportive environment for children aged 3-11. While 54% of pupils meet the expected standards in reading, writing, and maths at KS2—placing the school in the top 75% nationally—only 1% achieve the higher standard, indicating room for improvement in challenging students academically. Overall, it provides a solid foundation, although parents may want to consider the limited data on progress and performance.
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Last inspected: 29 March 2022Quality 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%. | 54% | Bottom 25% 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 British84.3%
Asian Indian2.1%
Mixed Other1.9%
White Other1.9%
Mixed W+B African1.7%
Mixed W+B Carib.1.5%
Other1.5%
Mixed W+Asian0.8%
Black African0.8%
Asian Other0.2%
White Irish0.2%
Asian Pakistani0.2%
Black Caribbean0.2%
Location
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50.41156, -4.11371 · PL6 5FN
School details
Local authorityPlymouth
RegionSouth West
URN140425
School typeAcademy sponsor led
Websitewww.stmatthews.stcmat.org
Frequently asked questions
What is St Matthew's Church of England Primary and Nursery Academy rated by Ofsted?
St Matthew's Church of England Primary and Nursery Academy was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 29 March 2022.
Is St Matthew's Church of England Primary and Nursery Academy a good school?
St Matthew's Church of England Primary and Nursery Academy scores 21.0/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 21% 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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