St Matthias Church of England Primary School
76%
Capacity
179
Pupils
1.8x
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 Malvern Hills community, welcoming children from age 3 to 11. The school has 179 pupils on roll, operating at 76% 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 Virginia Beale, it falls under Worcestershire local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 50% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — below the national average. Additionally, ranked 10867th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 29th out of 34 in Malvern Hills.
St Matthias Church of England Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 21 applications for 12 places, making it 1.8x oversubscribed. Of these, 12 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 4 areas, including Moderate Learning Difficulty, Social, Emotional & Mental Health, Speech, Language & Communication and 1 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 Art Studios, Gymnasium, Library, ICT Suite, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Tennis, Athletics, Netball, Swimming, as well as clubs including Drama, Coding, Science Club, Chess and 2 more.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 47.4%, which is well above the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Malvern Hills, St Matthias Church of England Primary School is one of the options available in the West Midlands 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 | Cromwell Road, Malvern Link, Malvern Hills, WR14 1NA |
| Headteacher | Virginia Beale |
| Local Authority | Worcestershire |
| Number of Pupils | 179 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 47.4% |
| School Capacity | 179 / 236 (76% full) |
| Nursery Classes | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
25 Jun 2024Overall Effectiveness
Good
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 16 Jul 2024. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (50%)
10867th of 13,686
Nationally
1131st of 1,378
In West Midlands
29th of 34
In Malvern Hills
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
50%
Expected Standard
0%
Higher Standard
'22/23
59%
'23/24
50%
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
5Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
10Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed12
21
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
12 families put this school as their 1st choice (57% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Cromwell Road, Malvern Link
Malvern Hills, WR14 1NA
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