St Matthew's CofE Primary School
92%
Capacity
193
Pupils
3.2x
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 Enfield community, welcoming children from age 3 to 11. The school has 193 pupils on roll and is well-filled (92% of 210 places). Nursery provision is also available on site.
Ofsted has rated St Matthew's CofE Primary School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Rebecca Harris, it falls under Enfield local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 68% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — above the national average. Additionally, ranked 5003rd out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 28th out of 59 in Enfield.
St Matthew's CofE Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 38 applications for 12 places, making it 3.2x oversubscribed. Of these, 12 were first-preference applications.
St Matthew's CofE Primary School has mixed reviews on SchoolParrot (2.2/5 from 7 parents), and parent feedback on Ofsted Parent View is positive, with 81% recommending the school (26 responses).
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 3 areas, including Moderate Learning Difficulty, Speech, Language & Communication, Physical Disability. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at St Matthew's CofE Primary School include Gymnasium, Outdoor Playground, ICT Suite, Art Studios, Forest School, Dining Hall, Sports Hall, Playing Fields, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Tennis, Netball, Cross Country, Gymnastics and 2 more, as well as clubs including Choir, Book Club, Drama, Art Club and 2 more.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 44.6%, which is well above the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Enfield, St Matthew's CofE Primary School is one of the options available in the London 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 | St Matthew's C of E Primary School, Enfield, Enfield, EN3 4LA |
| Headteacher | Rebecca Harris |
| Local Authority | Enfield |
| Number of Pupils | 193 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 44.6% |
| School Capacity | 193 / 210 (92% full) |
| Nursery Classes | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
11 Jul 2023Overall Effectiveness
Good
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 25 Sept 2023. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (68%)
5003rd of 13,686
Nationally
909th of 1,592
In London
28th of 59
In Enfield
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
68%
Expected Standard
4%
Higher Standard
'22/23
54%
'23/24
68%
Source: Department for Education, 2023/24. National expected standard benchmark is around 65%.
Ofsted Parent View
26 responsesWould Recommend This School
Source: Ofsted Parent View (GOV.UK statistical data), Sep – Sep 2025
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
2025/26Oversubscribed12
38
High Demand
Competitive - many more applications than places available
12 families put this school as their 1st choice (32% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
St Matthew's C of E Primary School, Enfield
Enfield, EN3 4LA
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