The short version
Below-average SATs results. Nearly full. Rated Good by Ofsted (2022).
- SATs results are below the national average, with 54% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2022
- 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
54%
-8.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
1%
-7.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
0.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
104
-1.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
104
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 9 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
11% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 25 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 14 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 35 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–11
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Church of England
Numbers
- Pupils
- 471
- Capacity
- 94%
- FSM
- 8.9%
Governance
- Local authority
- Plymouth
- Trust
- ST CHRISTOPHER'S C OF E (PRIMARY) MULTI ACADEMY TRUST
- Head
- Mrs Suzie Ottewell
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
2 official reports linked on this page, including 1 earlier report.
Location
1 Peregrine Road, Plymouth, Devon, PL6 5FN
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmPlym Bridge Nursery School and Day Care
Nursery · 912m away
Cann Bridge School
Special school · 936m away
Tor Bridge Primary School
Primary · 989m away
Tor Bridge High
Secondary · 997m away
St Edward's CofE Primary School
Primary · 1.0km away
Thornbury Primary School
Primary · 1.0km away
Eggbuckland Vale Primary School
Primary · 1.2km away
Widey Court Primary School
Primary · 1.3km away
Questions parents ask
What is St Matthew's Church of England Primary and Nursery Academy's Ofsted rating?
St Matthew's Church of England Primary and Nursery Academy was rated Good at its most recent inspection in March 2022. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend St Matthew's Church of England Primary and Nursery Academy?
St Matthew's Church of England Primary and Nursery Academy currently has 471 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does St Matthew's Church of England Primary and Nursery Academy take?
St Matthew's Church of England Primary and Nursery Academy caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is St Matthew's Church of England Primary and Nursery Academy?
St Matthew's Church of England Primary and Nursery Academy is in Plymouth, PL6 5FN, in the Plymouth local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does St Matthew's Church of England Primary and Nursery Academy have a sixth form?
No, St Matthew's Church of England Primary and Nursery Academy does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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