St Matthew's CofE Primary School
Surbiton, KT6 6LW · Kingston upon Thames · primary school
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15th of 28 primary schools in Kingston upon Thames we can score, 35 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 the 3,755 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 5.4/10 among them, against 6.7/10 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 | 68.0 · 60 | 40% | 2.40 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 13.0 · 78 | 25% | 1.94 |
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, 68.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. 13.0% reached the higher standard, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in November 2024. Narrow the comparison to the schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 5.4 out of 10 among them, against 6.7 out of 10 nationally.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join Forest School, Art, Lego Robotics, Coding, Sewing, Relax Kids, and Drama clubs, plus Rock and Pop Band lessons. Sports include Multisport, Basketball, Karate, Football, Teddy Tennis, and Gymnastics. Both breakfast and after-school clubs are available.
Getting in
The published school roll is 403 pupils against a stated capacity of 420. 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 joining the Forest School Club? How are places allocated when demand exceeds the 17 spare spots?
What Ofsted said about St Matthew's CofE Primary School
Overview
St Matthew’s CofE Primary School has taken effective action to maintain the standards identified at the previous inspection. Pupils are proud to attend, behave very well, and achieve well within a calm and orderly environment. The school places great emphasis on developing pupils’ character, resilience, and independence through an ambitious curriculum and exceptional leadership programmes.
Strengths
- The curriculum is ambitious, with important knowledge prioritised and set out in a logical order, such as in mathematics and science.
- Teachers possess strong subject knowledge, and pupils grasp concepts quickly when teaching is closely linked to expected content.
- Reading is prioritised effectively; early years phonics instruction is robust, and strategies to support those falling behind enable rapid catch-up.
- Pupils with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) achieve well due to early identification, well-trained staff, and effective curriculum adaptations.
- Personal development is of high quality, with pupils demonstrating awareness of health, relationships, and diversity through a wide range of extra-curricular activities.
Areas to improve
- Teachers must check pupils’ understanding more closely to ensure teaching activities are matched to pupils’ existing knowledge, preventing occasions where pupils do not learn as much as they could.
Safeguarding
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 | 68% |
| 2023/24 | 72% |
| 2024/25 | 68% |
| 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
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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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