St Matthew's Church of England Aided Primary School and Nursery Centre
88%
Capacity
300
Pupils
2.0x
Demand
About St Matthew's Church of England Aided Primary School and Nursery Centre
St Matthew's Church of England Aided Primary School and Nursery Centre is a state-funded Church of England primary school serving the Telford and Wrekin community, welcoming children from age 3 to 11. The school has 300 pupils on roll and is well-filled (88% of 340 places). Nursery provision is also available on site.
Ofsted has rated St Matthew's Church of England Aided Primary School and Nursery Centre "Good", the school is led by headteacher Rebecca Wilson, it falls under Telford and Wrekin local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 58% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — close to the national average. Additionally, ranked 8509th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 27th out of 40 in Telford and Wrekin.
St Matthew's Church of England Aided Primary School and Nursery Centre is a popular choice with families — it received 52 applications for 26 places, making it 2.0x oversubscribed. Of these, 26 were first-preference applications.
St Matthew's Church of England Aided Primary School and Nursery Centre has average reviews on SchoolParrot (3.4/5 from 1 parents), and parent feedback on Ofsted Parent View is positive, with 73% recommending the school (11 responses).
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 7 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Moderate Learning Difficulty, Severe Learning Difficulty and 4 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at St Matthew's Church of England Aided Primary School and Nursery Centre include Forest School, Library, Playing Fields, Sensory Room, Sports Hall, Gymnasium, Outdoor Playground, ICT Suite, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Rounders, Athletics, Football, Gymnastics and 2 more, as well as clubs including Drama, Eco Club, Film Club.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 43.8%, which is well above the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Telford and Wrekin, St Matthew's Church of England Aided Primary School and Nursery Centre is one of the options available in the West Midlands region. Use Classpot to compare it side-by-side with nearby alternatives and find the best fit for your child.
Key Details
| School Type | Primary (State) |
| Age Range | 3 to 11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Church of England |
| Address | Church Road, Telford, Telford and Wrekin, TF2 7PZ |
| Headteacher | Rebecca Wilson |
| Local Authority | Telford and Wrekin |
| Number of Pupils | 300 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 43.8% |
| School Capacity | 300 / 340 (88% full) |
| Nursery Classes | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
11 Jun 2025Overall Effectiveness
Good
Latest inspection (11 Jun 2025): Some aspects not as strong
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 6 Sept 2016. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (58%)
8509th of 13,686
Nationally
852nd of 1,378
In West Midlands
27th of 40
In Telford and Wrekin
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
58%
Expected Standard
15%
Higher Standard
'22/23
58%
'23/24
58%
Source: Department for Education, 2023/24. National expected standard benchmark is around 65%.
Ofsted Parent View
11 responsesWould Recommend This School
Source: Ofsted Parent View (GOV.UK statistical data), Sep – Sep 2025
SEND Support
Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
Facilities
9Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
9Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed26
52
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
26 families put this school as their 1st choice (50% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
Frequently Asked Questions About St Matthew's Church of England Aided Primary School and Nursery Centre
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Contact Information
Church Road, Telford
Telford and Wrekin, TF2 7PZ
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