St Matthew's CofE Primary School
85%
Capacity
201
Pupils
3.3x
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 Merton community, welcoming children from age 3 to 11. The school has 201 pupils on roll and is well-filled (85% of 236 places). Nursery provision is also available on site.
Ofsted has rated St Matthew's CofE Primary School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Julia Warner, it falls under Merton local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 67% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — above the national average. Additionally, ranked 5126th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 24th out of 42 in Merton.
St Matthew's CofE Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 100 applications for 30 places, making it 3.3x oversubscribed. Of these, 24 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 3 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), 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 CofE Primary School include ICT Suite, Dining Hall, Art Studios, Playing Fields, Library, Sports Hall, Sensory Room, Music Rooms, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Football, Cricket, Dance, Netball, as well as clubs including Gardening, Coding, Film Club, Book Club.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 9.1%, which is well below the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Merton, 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 | Cottenham Park Road, London, Merton, SW20 0SX |
| Headteacher | Julia Warner |
| Local Authority | Merton |
| Number of Pupils | 201 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 9.1% |
| School Capacity | 201 / 236 (85% full) |
| Nursery Classes | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
22 Mar 2023Overall Effectiveness
Good
Latest inspection (22 Mar 2023): School remains Good
Source: Ofsted, 20 Dec 2013. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (67%)
5126th of 13,686
Nationally
926th of 1,592
In London
24th of 42
In Merton
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
67%
Expected Standard
4%
Higher Standard
'22/23
85%
'23/24
67%
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
8Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed30
100
High Demand
Competitive - many more applications than places available
24 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.
Frequently Asked Questions About St Matthew's CofE Primary School
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Contact Information
Cottenham Park Road, London
Merton, SW20 0SX
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