St Matthew's Church of England Primary School
78%
Capacity
195
Pupils
2.7x
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 Stockport community, welcoming children from age 3 to 11. The school has 195 pupils on roll, operating at 78% capacity. Nursery provision is also available on site.
Ofsted has rated St Matthew's Church of England Primary School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Rachel McDonald, it falls under Stockport local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 48% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — below the national average. Additionally, ranked 11197th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 52nd out of 67 in Stockport.
St Matthew's Church of England Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 70 applications for 26 places, making it 2.7x oversubscribed. Of these, 17 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 3 areas, including Moderate Learning Difficulty, Social, Emotional & Mental Health, Speech, Language & Communication. 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 Library, Playing Fields, Gymnasium, Sensory Room, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Rounders, Athletics, Cricket, Tennis and 2 more, as well as clubs including Choir, Drama, Gardening.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 47.6%, which is well above the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Stockport, St Matthew's Church of England Primary School is one of the options available in the North 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 | Bowdon Street, Stockport, Stockport, SK3 9EA |
| Headteacher | Rachel McDonald |
| Local Authority | Stockport |
| Number of Pupils | 195 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 47.6% |
| School Capacity | 195 / 250 (78% full) |
| Nursery Classes | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
27 Jun 2023Overall Effectiveness
Good
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 27 Sept 2023. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (48%)
11197th of 13,686
Nationally
1651st of 2,065
In North West
52nd of 67
In Stockport
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
48%
Expected Standard
7%
Higher Standard
'22/23
56%
'23/24
48%
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
5Facilities 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
70
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
17 families put this school as their 1st choice (24% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Bowdon Street, Stockport
Stockport, SK3 9EA
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