St Matthew's Church of England Aided Primary School and Nursery Centre
Telford, TF2 7PZ · Telford and Wrekin · primary school
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14th of 40 primary schools in Telford and Wrekin we can score, 56 in total — the rest without enough published data. Local and same-phase on purpose: a national table mostly measures who attends.
Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still — 7.6/10 against 1,656 of them, against 6.2/10 nationally. Both figures are results only, without the inspection grade. A lower figure here means a stronger comparison group, not a weaker school.
How this is worked out
| Measure | Percentile | Weight | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|
| Expected standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 66.0 · 54 | 40% | 2.16 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 12.0 · 74 | 25% | 1.85 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
St Matthew's Church of England Aided Primary School and Nursery Centre overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 66.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. For the higher standard, 12.0% achieved it against a national median of 7%. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (7.6 out of 10 against similar schools, 6.2 out of 10 against all schools). Ofsted rated the school Good in July 2025.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join the Debate Team and play football, gymnastics, basketball, or swimming. The school offers a residential trip to Arthog, along with a breakfast club and an after-school club.
Getting in
The published school roll is 291 pupils against a stated capacity of 340. These whole-school figures do not establish entry-year vacancies or the likelihood of an offer. Confirm entry-year availability and admissions criteria with the school or local authority.
Worth asking on a visit
How does the school support pupils in reaching the higher standard in maths? What does a typical day look like for a child attending the residential trip to Arthog?
What Ofsted said about St Matthew's Church of England Aided Primary School and Nursery Centre
Overview
This ungraded inspection found that aspects of the school’s work “may not be as strong as at the time of the previous inspection,” triggering a future graded inspection. While pupils enjoy a “warm, welcoming environment” and behave well, inconsistencies in curriculum delivery and teaching mean some do not learn as effectively as they should.
Strengths
- Pupils are “happy” and demonstrate “kindness and care” within a supportive community.
- The school fosters strong relationships with families and manages behaviour “effectively.”
- Personal, social and health education is “effective,” helping pupils learn about safety and different cultures.
- Attendance is supported through effective collaboration with parents to remove barriers.
- Staff well-being is considered, and early career teachers benefit from mentorship.
Areas to improve
- Ensure the curriculum is “implemented consistently” so staff identify and address gaps in pupils’ knowledge swiftly.
- Improve the teaching of early reading so staff have the skills to help pupils “read as fluently as they could.”
- Adapt the curriculum consistently to enable pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) to “learn and achieve well.”
- Improve governance quality so governors can provide “robust challenge and support” to school leaders.
Safeguarding
The report states that “the arrangements for safeguarding are effective.”
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 58% |
| 2023/24 | 58% |
| 2024/25 | 66% |
| England | 64% |
Source: DfE Explore Education Statistics. “England” is the median of the 14,326 state schools in England we hold a 2024/25 figure for — a school-level median, not the DfE's pupil-weighted national figure.
Your offer chance
—Based on official applications/offers, distance and catchment where we have it. Bands only — never a percentage.
Sibling, faith, looked-after and other criteria can override distance. Always confirm with the school or local authority.
Next dates
- Primary (Reception) application deadline15 Jan 2027
- Primary National Offer Day16 Apr 2027
- Primary (Reception) application deadline15 Jan 2028
- Primary National Offer Day17 Apr 2028
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