The short version
Above-average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2015).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 68% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2015
- 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
68%
+6.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
13%
+5.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
108
+2.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
107
+2.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
107
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, 21 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 13 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 31 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Voluntary aided school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 5–11
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Church of England
Numbers
- Pupils
- 404
- Capacity
- 96%
- FSM
- 8.7%
Governance
- Local authority
- Kingston upon Thames
- Head
- Miss Pam Dryden (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
9 official reports linked on this page, including 8 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Short inspection
July 2019 | Short Inspection
Full inspection: Good
November 2015 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
January 2014 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
November 2013 | Full Inspection
Interim assessment
January 2012 | Interim assessment Interim assessment
Full inspection: Good
November 2008 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
March 2006 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
September 2000 | Full Inspection
Location
Langley Road, Surbiton, Surrey, KT6 6LW
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmDysart School
Academy · Very close
Surbiton Hill Nursery School
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Lime Tree Primary School
Primary · 431m away
Tolworth Junior School
Primary · 783m away
Tolworth Infant and Nursery School
Primary · 783m away
Shrewsbury House School
Independent · 936m away
St Andrew's and St Mark's CofE Junior School
Primary · 962m away
Maple Infants' School
Primary · 993m away
Questions parents ask
What is St Matthew's CofE Primary School's Ofsted rating?
St Matthew's CofE Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in October 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend St Matthew's CofE Primary School?
St Matthew's CofE Primary School currently has 404 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does St Matthew's CofE Primary School take?
St Matthew's CofE Primary School caters for pupils aged 5 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is St Matthew's CofE Primary School?
St Matthew's CofE Primary School is in Surbiton, KT6 6LW, in the Kingston upon Thames local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does St Matthew's CofE Primary School have a sixth form?
No, St Matthew's CofE Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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