The short version
Below-average SATs results. 80% capacity.
- SATs results are below the national average, with 56% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- This is a Church of England school, so faith criteria may apply to admissions
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
56%
-6.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
6%
-2.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
108
+2.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
102
-3.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 12 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
16% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
1% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 15 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 10 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 8 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–11
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Church of England
Numbers
- Pupils
- 84
- Capacity
- 80%
- FSM
- 19%
Governance
- Local authority
- Stoke-on-Trent
- Trust
- ST CHAD'S ACADEMIES TRUST
- Head
- Mrs Jennifer Mountford (Executive Principal)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
4 official reports linked on this page, including 3 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
St Matthew's Ce Academy, Lightwood Road, Rough Close, Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire, ST3 7NE
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmMeir Heath Academy
Primary · 706m away
Ormiston Meridian Academy
Secondary · 1.6km away
St Augustine's Catholic Academy
Primary · 1.7km away
Sandon Primary Academy
Primary · 1.8km away
Kinetic Academy
Independent · 2.3km away
Alexandra Junior School
Primary · 2.5km away
Portland School and Specialist College
Special school · 2.9km away
Questions parents ask
How many pupils attend St Matthews Church of England Academy?
St Matthews Church of England Academy currently has 84 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does St Matthews Church of England Academy take?
St Matthews Church of England Academy caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is St Matthews Church of England Academy?
St Matthews Church of England Academy is in Stoke-on-Trent, ST3 7NE, in the Stoke-on-Trent local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does St Matthews Church of England Academy have a sixth form?
No, St Matthews Church of England Academy does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
Premium school profiles
Researching a selective school?
We hold deep admissions intelligence on the UK's top selective schools — exam breakdowns, interview formats, and parent strategy briefs.