St Matthew's Church of England Primary School
90%
Capacity
379
Pupils
3.3x
Demand
About St Matthew's Church of England Primary School
St Matthew's Church of England Primary School is a state-funded Church of England primary school serving the Leeds community, welcoming children from age 4 to 11. The school has 379 pupils on roll and is well-filled (90% of 420 places).
Ofsted has rated St Matthew's Church of England Primary School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Andrew Graham, it falls under Leeds local authority.
St Matthew's Church of England Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 176 applications for 54 places, making it 3.3x oversubscribed. Of these, 48 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 6 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Moderate Learning Difficulty, Social, Emotional & Mental Health 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 School include Forest School, Art Studios, Dining Hall, Gymnasium, ICT Suite, Music Rooms, Playing Fields, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Netball, Tennis, Dance, Football, as well as clubs including Coding, Drama, Art Club, Choir and 2 more.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 17.4%, which is below the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Leeds, St Matthew's Church of England Primary School is one of the options available in the Yorkshire and the Humber 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 | 4 to 11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Church of England |
| Address | Wood Lane, Leeds, Leeds, LS7 3QF |
| Headteacher | Andrew Graham |
| Local Authority | Leeds |
| Number of Pupils | 379 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 17.4% |
| School Capacity | 379 / 420 (90% full) |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
27 Feb 2020Overall Effectiveness
Good
Latest inspection (27 Feb 2020): School remains Good
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 21 Jun 2016. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
SEND Support
Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
Facilities
8Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
10Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed54
176
High Demand
Competitive - many more applications than places available
48 families put this school as their 1st choice (27% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Wood Lane, Leeds
Leeds, LS7 3QF
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