The short version
Average SATs results. 85% capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2013).
- SATs results are broadly in line with the national average, with 63% meeting the expected standard
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2013
- 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
63%
+1.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
16%
+8.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
109
+3.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
107
+2.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
109
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.
5% 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, 18 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 11 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 19 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
- 201
- Capacity
- 85%
- FSM
- 9.1%
Governance
- Local authority
- Merton
- Head
- Mrs Julia Warner (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
6 official reports linked on this page, including 5 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Cottenham Park Road, London, SW20 0SX
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmHollymount School
Primary · 920m away
West Wimbledon Primary School
Primary · 1.1km away
Norwegian School in London
Independent · 1.3km away
The Norwegian Kindergarten In London
Independent · 1.3km away
Raynes Park High School
Secondary · 1.3km away
Coombe Girls' School
Secondary · 1.4km away
Ursuline High School Wimbledon
Secondary · 1.5km away
Donhead Preparatory School
Independent · 1.5km 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 March 2023. 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 201 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 3 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 London, SW20 0SX, in the Merton 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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