St Matthew's Church of England Primary and Nursery Academy
94%
Capacity
471
Pupils
1.6x
Demand
About St Matthew's Church of England Primary and Nursery Academy
St Matthew's Church of England Primary and Nursery Academy is a state-funded Church of England primary school serving the Plymouth community, welcoming children from age 3 to 11. The school has 471 pupils on roll and is well-filled (94% of 500 places). Nursery provision is also available on site.
Ofsted has rated St Matthew's Church of England Primary and Nursery Academy "Good", the school is led by headteacher Suzie Ottewell, it falls under Plymouth local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 59% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — close to the national average. Additionally, ranked 8276th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 44th out of 65 in Plymouth.
St Matthew's Church of England Primary and Nursery Academy is a popular choice with families — it received 142 applications for 89 places, making it 1.6x oversubscribed. Of these, 86 were first-preference applications.
St Matthew's Church of England Primary and Nursery Academy has mixed reviews on SchoolParrot (2.8/5 from 3 parents).
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 6 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Social, Emotional & Mental Health, Speech, Language & Communication and 3 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at St Matthew's Church of England Primary and Nursery Academy include Library, Playing Fields, Forest School, Sports Hall, Outdoor Playground, Art Studios, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Gymnastics, Netball, Cross Country, Dance and 1 more, as well as clubs including Book Club, Drama, Coding, Science Club and 2 more.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 8.9%, which is well below the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Plymouth, St Matthew's Church of England Primary and Nursery Academy is one of the options available in the South West 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 | 1 Peregrine Road, Plymouth, Plymouth, PL6 5FN |
| Headteacher | Suzie Ottewell |
| Local Authority | Plymouth |
| Number of Pupils | 471 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 8.9% |
| School Capacity | 471 / 500 (94% full) |
| Nursery Classes | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
29 Mar 2022Overall Effectiveness
Good
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 25 May 2022. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (59%)
8276th of 13,686
Nationally
792nd of 1,469
In South West
44th of 65
In Plymouth
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
59%
Expected Standard
6%
Higher Standard
'22/23
65%
'23/24
59%
Source: Department for Education, 2023/24. National expected standard benchmark is around 65%.
SEND Support
Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
Facilities
7Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
11Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed89
142
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
86 families put this school as their 1st choice (61% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
1 Peregrine Road, Plymouth
Plymouth, PL6 5FN
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