St Matthew's CofE Primary School
Manchester, M32 9AN · Trafford · primary school
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53rd of 55 primary schools in Trafford we can score, 63 in total — the rest without enough published data. Local and same-phase on purpose: a national table mostly measures who attends.
Its results hold up when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — 0.5/10 against 2,283 of them, against 0.8/10 nationally. So this is not simply a reflection of who attends. 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 | 37.0 · 6 | 40% | 0.24 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.81 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 0.0 · 10 | 25% | 0.26 |
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 CofE Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 37.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 0.0% of pupils, against a national median of 7%. Its results are much the same when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds, so the gap is not explained by intake (0.5 out of 10 against similar schools, 0.8 out of 10 against all schools). Ofsted rated the school Good in September 2022.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils participate in football and the School Council, with an after-school club available.
Getting in
The published school roll is 141 pupils against a stated capacity of 235. 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 have not yet reached the expected standard in core subjects? What specific strategies are used to help children progress towards the higher standard? How does the after-school club integrate with the main curriculum?
What Ofsted said about St Matthew's CofE Primary School
Overview
St Matthew’s CofE Primary School continues to be a good school, where pupils are described as "confident learners" who "thoroughly enjoy learning." The report highlights a curriculum that is "logically ordered" and a strong focus on reading, ensuring most pupils, including those with special educational needs, achieve well.
Strengths
- Leaders have crafted a curriculum that "interest and engage pupils," with a high priority placed on reading where phonics is "taught well."
- Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities "thrive academically and personally" due to specialist training for staff and effective support.
- Behaviour is positive, with "very little disruption in lessons," as pupils "listen carefully to their teachers and follow instructions closely."
- The school offers a "rich and varied personal development curriculum," allowing pupils to develop leadership skills and act as "mature and responsible citizens."
- Staff feel part of a "united team," with leaders who are "considerate of their workload and mental health."
Areas to improve
- In some subjects, "effective checks on pupils’ learning are not in place," meaning staff lack an accurate understanding of how well pupils are learning curriculum content.
- In a few subjects, subject leaders lack the necessary knowledge or expertise to support teachers, meaning they are "less able to offer helpful advice and guidance."
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective, with senior leaders and governors being "diligent when it comes to minimising risks and harm to pupils."
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 50% |
| 2023/24 | 38% |
| 2024/25 | 37% |
| 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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