The short version
Average SATs results. 88% capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2016).
- SATs results are broadly in line with the national average, with 66% meeting the expected standard
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2016
- 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
66%
+4.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
12%
+4.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
0.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
0.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 11 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
18% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 21 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 10 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 29 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Voluntary aided school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–11
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Church of England
Numbers
- Pupils
- 300
- Capacity
- 88%
- FSM
- 43.8%
Governance
- Local authority
- Telford and Wrekin
- Head
- Mrs Rebecca Wilson (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
8 official reports linked on this page, including 7 earlier reports.
Previous reports
School inspection
February 2020 | School Inspection
Full inspection: Good
July 2016 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
October 2014 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
January 2014 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
July 2011 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Outstanding
January 2008 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
June 2005 | Full Inspection
Location
Church Road, Donnington Wood, Telford, Shropshire, TF2 7PZ
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmDonnington Wood Infant School and Nursery Centre
Primary · 811m away
Muxton Primary School
Primary · 1.0km away
New Road Academy
Secondary · 1.5km away
Wrockwardine Wood Church of England Junior School
Primary · 1.6km away
St Luke's Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy.
Primary · 1.7km away
Teagues Bridge Primary School
Primary · 2.2km away
Redhill Primary Academy
Primary · 2.5km away
Oakengates Nursery School
Nursery · 2.7km away
Questions parents ask
What is St Matthew's Church of England Aided Primary School and Nursery Centre's Ofsted rating?
St Matthew's Church of England Aided Primary School and Nursery Centre was rated Good at its most recent inspection in June 2025. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend St Matthew's Church of England Aided Primary School and Nursery Centre?
St Matthew's Church of England Aided Primary School and Nursery Centre currently has 300 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does St Matthew's Church of England Aided Primary School and Nursery Centre take?
St Matthew's Church of England Aided Primary School and Nursery Centre caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is St Matthew's Church of England Aided Primary School and Nursery Centre?
St Matthew's Church of England Aided Primary School and Nursery Centre is in Telford, TF2 7PZ, in the Telford and Wrekin local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does St Matthew's Church of England Aided Primary School and Nursery Centre have a sixth form?
No, St Matthew's Church of England Aided Primary School and Nursery Centre does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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