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St Matthias Church of England Primary School

Malvern Hills, WR14 1NAPrimaryAges 3–11MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Good
Jun 2024
KS2 Results
50%
meeting expected standard in RWM
Competition
1.0×
Not oversubscribed
12 1st-choice / 12 places
Ranking
#10,867
of 13,686 nationally

About St Matthias Church of England Primary School

St Matthias Church of England Primary School in Malvern Hills is a smaller-than-average state primary, with 179 pupils on roll against a capacity of 236. That leaves around a quarter of its spaces unfilled, which is notable given the school’s intake profile. Just over 47% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, a figure significantly above the national average for primary schools and well above the Worcestershire local authority average. Despite this, demand for places is strong: for the 2025/26 reception intake, the school received 21 applications for 12 places, with all 12 first-preference families offered a spot. That gives an oversubscription ratio of 1.75, meaning nearly two families apply for every place. The school is a Church of England foundation and offers nursery provision for children from age three, so families looking for a full primary journey from nursery through to Year 6 will find continuity here.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range3 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterChurch of England
AddressCromwell Road, Malvern Link, Malvern Hills, WR14 1NA
HeadteacherVirginia Beale
Local AuthorityWorcestershire
Number of Pupils179
Free School Meals (FSM)47.4%
School Capacity179 / 236 (76% full)
Nursery ClassesYes

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

25 Jun 2024
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Overall Effectiveness
Good
Quality of Education
Good
Behaviour & Attitudes
Good
Personal Development
Good
Leadership & Management
Good
Early Years Provision
Good

Source: Ofsted, 16 Jul 2024. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

5
Art StudiosGymnasiumLibraryICT SuiteChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

10

Sports

TennisAthleticsNetballSwimming

Clubs & Activities

DramaCodingScience ClubChessChoirArt Club

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

SEND Support

AutismMental HealthSpeech & LanguageLearning Difficulty

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

School day

Verified

Teaching hours

08:50 – 15:15

Breakfast club

07:45-08:50

After-school care

15:20-18:00

Source: stmatthiasceprimary.co.uk. Extracted automatically — confirm with the school before relying on these times.

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St Matthias Church of England 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.