St Matthew's CofE Primary School
99%
Capacity
459
Pupils
1.3x
Demand
About St Matthew's CofE Primary School
St Matthew's CofE Primary School is a state-funded Church of England primary school serving the Sandwell community, welcoming children from age 3 to 11. The school has 459 pupils on roll and is near full capacity (99% of 464 places). Nursery provision is also available on site.
Ofsted has rated St Matthew's CofE Primary School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Fiona Deakin, it falls under Sandwell local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 78% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — well above the national average. Additionally, placing it in the top 25% nationally. Additionally, ranked 1847th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 7th out of 83 in Sandwell.
St Matthew's CofE Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 63 applications for 48 places, making it 1.3x oversubscribed. Of these, 43 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 3 areas, including Social, Emotional & Mental Health, Speech, Language & Communication, Visual Impairment. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at St Matthew's CofE Primary School include Dining Hall, Sports Hall, Forest School, ICT Suite, Art Studios, Playing Fields, Outdoor Playground, Music Rooms, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Dance, Gymnastics, Netball, Athletics and 3 more, as well as clubs including Book Club, Chess, Art Club, Choir and 1 more.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 39.6%, which is well above the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Sandwell, St Matthew's CofE Primary School 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 | Windmill Lane, Smethwick, Sandwell, B66 3LX |
| Headteacher | Fiona Deakin |
| Local Authority | Sandwell |
| Number of Pupils | 459 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 39.6% |
| School Capacity | 459 / 464 (99% full) |
| Nursery Classes | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
25 Nov 2021Overall Effectiveness
Good
Latest inspection (25 Nov 2021): School remains Good
Source: Ofsted, 20 Mar 2012. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (78%)
1847th of 13,686
Nationally
181st of 1,378
In West Midlands
7th of 83
In Sandwell
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
78%
Expected Standard
10%
Higher Standard
'22/23
63%
'23/24
78%
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
9Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
12Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed48
63
Balanced
Applications roughly match available places
43 families put this school as their 1st choice (68% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Windmill Lane, Smethwick
Sandwell, B66 3LX
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