St Matthias Church of England Primary School
67%
Capacity
160
Pupils
1.9x
Demand
About St Matthias Church of England Primary School
St Matthias Church of England Primary School is a state-funded Church of England primary school serving the Hackney community, welcoming children from age 3 to 11. The school has 160 pupils on roll, operating at 67% capacity. Nursery provision is also available on site.
Ofsted has rated St Matthias Church of England Primary School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Lucy Blewett, it falls under Hackney local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 52% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — below the national average. Additionally, ranked 10327th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 47th out of 49 in Hackney.
St Matthias Church of England Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 29 applications for 15 places, making it 1.9x oversubscribed. Of these, 11 were first-preference applications.
St Matthias Church of England Primary School has good reviews on SchoolParrot (3.6/5 from 2 parents).
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 5 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Social, Emotional & Mental Health, Speech, Language & Communication and 2 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at St Matthias Church of England Primary School include Sports Hall, ICT Suite, Sensory Room, Playing Fields, Outdoor Playground, Music Rooms, Forest School, Library, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Tennis, Football, Netball, Gymnastics, as well as clubs including Science Club, Art Club, Gardening.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 66.7%, which is well above the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Hackney, St Matthias Church of England 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 | Wordsworth Road, London, Hackney, N16 8DD |
| Headteacher | Lucy Blewett |
| Local Authority | Hackney |
| Number of Pupils | 160 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 66.7% |
| School Capacity | 160 / 240 (67% full) |
| Nursery Classes | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
28 Jun 2023Overall Effectiveness
Good
Latest inspection (28 Jun 2023): School remains Good
Source: Ofsted, 3 Oct 2013. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (52%)
10327th of 13,686
Nationally
1435th of 1,592
In London
47th of 49
In Hackney
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
52%
Expected Standard
4%
Higher Standard
'22/23
66%
'23/24
52%
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
7Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed15
29
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
11 families put this school as their 1st choice (38% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Wordsworth Road, London
Hackney, N16 8DD
Wordsworth Road, London
Hackney, N16 8DD
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