How many pupils does St Matthew's CofE Primary School have?

St Matthew's CofE Primary School has 459 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.

How does St Matthew's CofE Primary School perform at Key Stage 2 (SATs)?

71% of pupils at St Matthew's CofE Primary School met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths at the end of Key Stage 2.

Where is St Matthew's CofE Primary School?

St Matthew's CofE Primary School is located at Windmill Lane, Smethwick, Sandwell, B66 3LX.

St Matthew's CofE Primary School

Windmill Lane, Smethwick, Sandwell, B66 3LX

Not rated

Not yet inspected

Not inspected

Ofsted

71%

KS2 expected

Primary

Phase

3–11

Ages

459

Pupils

Mixed

Gender

Voluntary aided school

Type

About St Matthew's CofE Primary School

St Matthew's CofE Primary School is a voluntary aided school in Smethwick, Sandwell, England, for pupils aged 3–11. It has 459 pupils on roll. The school has a Church of England religious character. At the end of Key Stage 2, 71% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths. 37.2% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 68.7% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority: Sandwell →
School Type: Voluntary aided school
Phase: Primary
Age Range: Ages 3–11
Gender: Mixed
Pupils / Capacity: 459 / 464 (99%)
Sixth Form: Does not have a sixth form
Nursery: Has Nursery Classes
Religious Character: Church of England

Pupil profile

2023/24

Who attends this school — useful context if you’re considering teaching here.

37.2%

Free school meals

68.7%

EAL

2.2%

SEN support

12.6%

EHC plan

Source: DfE School Census, 2023/24, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

Results & performance

2023/24

Official Department for Education results, pupil destinations and attendance.

SATs results (Key Stage 2)

71%

Expected standard (RWM)

12%

Higher standard (RWM)

105

Avg reading score

106

Avg maths score

Attendance

4.0%

Overall absence

9.0%

Persistent absence

Source: Department for Education performance tables, 2023/24, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Some independent schools’ qualifications (e.g. IGCSEs) are not all reflected in these figures.

Workforce

2024/25

Staffing at this school, with the trend over recent years — useful if you’re considering working here.

28.21

Teachers (FTE)

↑ +4.4 vs 2023/24

15.7

Pupils per teacher

↓ -2.9 vs 2023/24

13.04

Teaching assistants (FTE)

↑ +0.2 vs 2023/24

£41,327

Avg teacher salary

Mean · 7% on leadership pay

↑ +£2,443 vs 2023/24

Teacher vacancies

0% rate

→ 0 vs 2023/24

Leadership (FTE)

→ 0.0 vs 2023/24

Data for the 2024/25 academic year (trend lines show 3 years). Source: DfE School Workforce Census, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. State-funded schools only.

Contact Details

Address: Windmill Lane, Smethwick, Sandwell, B66 3LX
Phone: 01215581651
Headteacher: Fiona Deakin
Website: www.stmatthews-primary.co.uk

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Frequently asked questions

What type of school is St Matthew's CofE Primary School?: St Matthew's CofE Primary School is a voluntary aided school in Smethwick, Sandwell, England, for pupils aged 3–11.
How many pupils does St Matthew's CofE Primary School have?: St Matthew's CofE Primary School has 459 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.
How does St Matthew's CofE Primary School perform at Key Stage 2 (SATs)?: 71% of pupils at St Matthew's CofE Primary School met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths at the end of Key Stage 2.
Where is St Matthew's CofE Primary School?: St Matthew's CofE Primary School is located at Windmill Lane, Smethwick, Sandwell, B66 3LX.

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