St Matthew's Church of England Primary School
Stroud, GL5 4JE · Gloucestershire · primary school
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57th of 218 primary schools in Gloucestershire we can score, 241 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 — 7.7/10 against 3,670 of them, against 7.2/10 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 | 74.0 · 76 | 40% | 3.02 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 10.0 · 66 | 25% | 1.65 |
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 Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 74.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. For the higher standard, the figure was 10.0% against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in November 2023. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (7.7 out of 10 against similar schools, 7.2 out of 10 against all schools).
Getting in
The published school roll is 195 pupils against a stated capacity of 210. 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 who are below the expected standard in maths? What does a typical day look like for a child in Year 6? How does the school handle transitions for children moving to secondary education?
What Ofsted said about St Matthew's Church of England Primary School
Overview
The report describes a school where pupils are “proud of their school” and feel safe within a community built on values such as “perseverance, respect, courage, forgiveness, compassion and friendship.” Inspectors found that the school provides a “rich and ambitious curriculum” with high expectations for behaviour, resulting in polite, well-mannered pupils who are confident in their learning.
Strengths
- Reading is a clear priority, with books “closely matched to the sounds the children are learning,” ensuring most pupils read “quickly and fluently.”
- The early years curriculum is “planned well” with “purposeful” play that prepares children effectively for the next stage of learning.
- Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities are “identified quickly” and receive effective support to access the same curriculum as their peers.
- Staff benefit from “high-quality training opportunities,” ensuring they possess “strong subject knowledge” and feel well supported.
- Pupils develop into “responsible, respectful and active citizens,” engaging in community projects and learning about “equality, tolerance and differences.”
Areas to improve
- In some subjects, assessment is “not used well,” meaning teaching does not always check with precision what pupils know and remember.
- The trust must ensure teachers use assessment effectively so that pupils “secure and deepen their subject knowledge.”
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 | 56% |
| 2023/24 | 60% |
| 2024/25 | 74% |
| 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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