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St Matthew's CofE Primary School

Birmingham, B7 4JRPrimaryAges 4–11MixedState
Ofsted Inspection
Ofsted inspected
5 Good
Jan 2025
KS2 Results
87%
meeting expected standard in RWM
Competition
1.0×
Oversubscribed
31 1st-choice / 30 places
Ranking
🏆Top 5%
#533 of 13,686 nationally

About St Matthew's CofE Primary School

If you’re a parent considering St Matthew’s CofE Primary School, the feedback from other families is a strong signal. In the Parent View survey covering September 2024 to September 2025, 81% of respondents said they would recommend the school. That’s a solid endorsement, though it’s worth noting that 19% said they would not. The school is clearly popular: for the 2025/26 admissions round, it received 84 applications for just 30 places, giving an oversubscription ratio of 2.8. Of those 84 applicants, 31 put St Matthew’s as their first preference, and 29 first-preference offers were made. So competition for a spot is real, and having the school as your top choice significantly improves your odds. Parents who responded were particularly positive about behaviour and safety: 69% strongly agreed that the school ensures pupils are well behaved, and 65% strongly agreed their child feels safe. On the flip side, a small minority expressed dissatisfaction, with 12% strongly disagreeing that concerns are dealt with properly.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range4 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterChurch of England
AddressDuddeston Manor Road, Birmingham, Birmingham, B7 4JR
HeadteacherSonia Thompson
Local AuthorityBirmingham
Number of Pupils204
Free School Meals (FSM)71.1%
School Capacity204 / 210 (97% full)

The full report on this school

What 26 parents told Ofsted, the inspection in plain English, and how this school compares to nearby alternatives — all in one full school report.

  • Ofsted inspection in plain English
    Strengths, concerns and what inspectors flagged
  • Parent View survey results
    What parents told Ofsted — when the school has 10+ responses
  • Where Ofsted and parents disagree
    Gaps to probe + questions to ask at the open day
  • Admissions & catchment
    Admission criteria, distance cutoffs (where the LA publishes them)
  • Nearby schools compared
    Backup options with Ofsted, demand and distance
  • Attendance & behaviour data
    Persistent absentees, suspensions and exclusions vs national
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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

21 Jan 2025
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Quality of Education
Good
Behaviour & Attitudes
Outstanding
Personal Development
Outstanding
Leadership & Management
Good
Early Years Provision
Good

From September 2024, Ofsted no longer assigns a single overall grade in inspections of state-funded schools.

Source: Ofsted, 25 Mar 2025. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

5
Outdoor PlaygroundDining HallArt StudiosMusic RoomsChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

11

Sports

SwimmingAthleticsNetballCricketGymnasticsCross Country

Clubs & Activities

GardeningChessChoirArt ClubCoding

Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.

SEND Support

AutismDyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguageHearingPhysicalLearning Difficulty

Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.

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St Matthew's CofE Primary School has been rated "Good" by Ofsted. This means the school provides a good standard of education and effectively supports all pupils to succeed.