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Matchborough First School Academy

Redditch, B98 0GDPrimaryAges 3–9MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Good
Mar 2024
KS2 Results
No data
Competition
1.0×
Not oversubscribed
62 1st-choice / 62 places
Ranking
Not ranked

About Matchborough First School Academy

Matchborough First School Academy is a school that parents clearly want to get into. For the 2025/26 intake, the school received 98 applications for just 62 places, giving an oversubscription ratio of 1.58. Every one of those 62 places went to a first-preference applicant, which suggests strong local confidence in the school. The school is a state primary for children aged 3 to 9, located in Redditch within Worcestershire. It has a nursery provision and is non-denominational. With 363 pupils on roll against a capacity of 310, the school is running above its official capacity, which is another sign of its popularity. The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 24%, which is a notable figure for context.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range3 to 9 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
AddressMatchborough Way, Redditch, Redditch, B98 0GD
HeadteacherLynn Briers
Local AuthorityWorcestershire
Number of Pupils363
Free School Meals (FSM)24.0%
School Capacity363 / 310 (117% full)
Nursery ClassesYes

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

6 Mar 2024
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Overall Effectiveness
Good
Quality of Education
Good
Behaviour & Attitudes
Good
Personal Development
Good
Leadership & Management
Good
Early Years Provision
Good

Source: Ofsted, 21 Apr 2024. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

9
ICT SuiteSports HallDining HallMusic RoomsSensory RoomPlaying FieldsArt StudiosLibraryChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

9

Sports

AthleticsNetballCross CountryDance

Clubs & Activities

Eco ClubBook ClubFilm ClubGardeningChoir

Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.

SEND Support

SEN Unit
AutismDyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguageHearingSEN UnitOther

Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.

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Matchborough First School Academy has been rated "Good" by Ofsted. This means the school provides a good standard of education and effectively supports all pupils to succeed.