The short version
Above-average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2012).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 71% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2012
- 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
71%
+9.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
12%
+4.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
-1.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
+1.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
108
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 8 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
9% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
3% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 16 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 11 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 41 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
- 459
- Capacity
- 99%
- FSM
- 39.6%
Governance
- Local authority
- Sandwell
- Head
- Mrs Fiona Deakin (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
7 official reports linked on this page, including 6 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Short inspection
October 2016 | Short Inspection
Full inspection: Good
February 2012 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
September 2010 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Satisfactory
February 2009 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Satisfactory
January 2006 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
September 2000 | Full Inspection
Location
Windmill Lane, Smethwick, West Midlands, B66 3LX
Town setting
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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 November 2021. 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 459 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 Smethwick, B66 3LX, in the Sandwell 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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