The short version
Above-average SATs results. Nearly full. Rated Good by Ofsted (2023).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 74% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2023
- 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
74%
+12.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
10%
+2.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
107
+1.0 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 7 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
6% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 20 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 12 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 16 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4–11
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Church of England
Numbers
- Pupils
- 192
- Capacity
- 91%
- FSM
- 18.2%
Governance
- Local authority
- Gloucestershire
- Trust
- THE DIOCESE OF GLOUCESTER ACADEMIES TRUST
- Head
- Mrs Kelly Osborne-James
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
1 official report linked on this page.
Location
Church Road, Cainscross, Stroud, Gloucestershire, GL5 4JE
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmFoxmoor Primary School
Primary · 572m away
Marling School
Secondary · 687m away
Cashes Green Primary School
Primary · 836m away
The Cornerstone
Independent · 865m away
Stroud High School
Secondary · 894m away
Archway School
Secondary · 950m away
Althea Park Education Unit
Independent · 1.2km away
South Gloucestershire and Stroud College
16 plus · 1.3km away
Questions parents ask
What is St Matthew's Church of England Primary School's Ofsted rating?
St Matthew's Church of England Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in September 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend St Matthew's Church of England Primary School?
St Matthew's Church of England Primary School currently has 192 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does St Matthew's Church of England Primary School take?
St Matthew's Church of England Primary School caters for pupils aged 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is St Matthew's Church of England Primary School?
St Matthew's Church of England Primary School is in Stroud, GL5 4JE, in the Gloucestershire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does St Matthew's Church of England Primary School have a sixth form?
No, St Matthew's Church of England Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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