The short version
Average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2023).
- SATs results are broadly in line with the national average, with 57% meeting the expected standard
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2023
- The school is at capacity (100% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
57%
-5.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
1%
-7.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
104
-2.0 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 9 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 98 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 898
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 31.2%
Governance
- Local authority
- Luton
- Head
- Headteacher Jane Thomas (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
9 official reports linked on this page, including 8 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Monitoring visit
May 2021 | Monitoring Visit
Monitoring visit
February 2021 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
July 2019 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
February 2017 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
January 2013 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Satisfactory
March 2011 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Satisfactory
September 2007 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
May 2002 | Full Inspection
Location
Wenlock Street, Luton, Bedfordshire, LU2 0NJ
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmWindmill Hill School
Free school · Very close
Richmond Hill School
Special school · 478m away
Hart Hill Nursery School
Nursery · 736m away
Bury Park Educational Institute (Al - Hikmah Secondary School)
Independent · 1.1km away
Denbigh High School
Secondary · 1.1km away
Wenlock CofE Academy
Primary · 1.1km away
Crawley Green Infant School
Primary · 1.2km away
Rothesay Nursery School
Nursery · 1.4km away
Questions parents ask
What is St Matthew's Primary School's Ofsted rating?
St Matthew's 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 Primary School?
St Matthew's Primary School currently has 898 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does St Matthew's Primary School take?
St Matthew's Primary School caters for pupils aged 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is St Matthew's Primary School?
St Matthew's Primary School is in Luton, LU2 0NJ, in the Luton local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does St Matthew's Primary School have a sixth form?
No, St Matthew's Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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