St Matthew's Primary School
Cambridge, CB1 2LD · Cambridgeshire · primary school
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27th of 197 primary schools in Cambridgeshire we can score, 210 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 — 8.4/10 against 4,247 of them, against 8.0/10 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 | 76.0 · 80 | 40% | 3.19 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 14.0 · 81 | 25% | 2.03 |
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 Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 76.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. 14.0% reached the higher standard, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in May 2025. Its results hold up when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds, so they are not simply a reflection of who attends (8.4 out of 10 against similar schools, 8.0 out of 10 against all schools).
Getting in
The published school roll is 628 pupils against a stated capacity of 660. 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 working towards the expected standard in maths? What specific trips are planned for the current academic year? How does the school manage class sizes with 32 places currently available?
What Ofsted said about St Matthew's Primary School
Overview
St Matthew’s Primary School has “taken effective action to maintain the standards identified at the previous inspection.” Pupils are described as “happy and well cared for,” thriving in an environment where relationships are “warm and friendly.” The school provides a “broad, balanced” curriculum that prepares pupils well for their next stage of education, with particular success in English and mathematics.
Strengths
- Early years provision is strong, with children making a “strong start” and securing “key knowledge” through effective use of songs, rhymes, and writing resources.
- Reading is a clear priority; staff teach phonics well, ensuring pupils become “fluent readers” who are “accomplished” and confident.
- Teachers demonstrate “strong subject knowledge” and deliver engaging lessons with “skilful” questioning.
- Behaviour is managed well, with high expectations that pupils “generally rise to,” ensuring learning proceeds without disruption.
- Attendance is monitored rigorously, resulting in good attendance rates for all pupils, including those who are disadvantaged.
Areas to improve
- The wider curriculum is “not as developed” as English and mathematics; in some subjects, core knowledge is not clear enough, preventing pupils from securing a “depth of knowledge.”
- Teachers do not always check pupils’ progress effectively enough, meaning some are not supported to correct mistakes or extend their learning in a “timely manner.”
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 | 73% |
| 2023/24 | 68% |
| 2024/25 | 76% |
| 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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