St Matthew's Primary School
| Type | Primary / Community school |
| Age Range | 4-11 |
| Religion | Does not apply |
| Address | Wenlock Street Luton Bedfordshire LU2 0NJ |
| Phone | 01582723970 |
| Reference Number | 109552 |
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 833 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 52.22%
Girls: 47.78% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 30% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 53.5% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 29.8 |
| Average size of Key Stage 1 classes taught by one teacher | 29.7 |
| Average size of Key Stage 2 classes taught by one teacher | 29.8 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 53 | 65 | 118 |
| 2 | 59 | 60 | 119 |
| 3 | 70 | 50 | 120 |
| 4 | 58 | 61 | 119 |
| 5 | 71 | 48 | 119 |
| 6 | 65 | 54 | 119 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, Other | 29.8% |
| African | 12.6% |
| White, British | 12.2% |
| Pakistani | 9% |
| Indian | 4.9% |
| White & Asian | 4% |
| Asian, Other | 3.2% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 3% |
| Mixed, Other | 2.9% |
| White & Black (African) | 2.5% |
| Caribbean | 1.6% |
| Unclassified | 0.6% |
| Irish | 0.4% |
| Chinese | 0.2% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| > Quality of education | Good |
| > Behaviour & Attitude | Good |
| > Personal Development | Good |
| > Leadership & Management | Good |
| > Early Years Provision | Outstanding |
| Last Inspection Date | 2023-10-13 |
| Date | Description | Report |
|---|---|---|
| 2023-09-20 | School inspection: | School inspection: |
| 2021-05-18 | Monitoring visit | Monitoring visit |
| 2021-02-03 | Monitoring visit | Monitoring visit |
| 2019-07-02 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2017-02-22 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2013-01-24 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2011-03-08 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2007-09-27 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2002-05-20 | Full inspection | Full inspection |
Average Scaled Score
Results are converted into scaled scores to allow accurate comparisons of performance over time even if the difficulty of the test varies over time. Scaled scores range from 80 to 120.
| Subject | School | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reading | 103 | Unlock | Unlock |
| Maths | 104 | Unlock | Unlock |
Progress Scores
A progress score is a way to measure how well a student progressed in comparison to other students of a similar starting ability. A score of zero means would mean that a student made the same progress as others that had a similar starting a ability. A positive score would mean that the student made more progress than other students of similar starting ability. The scores below are for the whole school so is the average progress score across all students.
| Metric | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reading | 0 | Unlock | Unlock |
| Writing | 1.3 | Unlock | Unlock |
| Maths | 2.3 | Unlock | Unlock |
How many students meet the standards
Note: Exam results were not published in 2020, 2021 or 2022 due to the pandemic.
Sample
UnlockAverage Scaled Score
Results are converted into scaled scores to allow accurate comparisons of performance over time even if the difficulty of the test varies over time. Scaled scores range from 80 to 120.
Note: Exam results were not published in 2020, 2021 or 2022 due to the pandemic.
Sample
UnlockProgress Scores
Note: Exam results were not published in 2020, 2021 or 2022 due to the pandemic.
A progress score is a way to measure how well a student progressed in comparison to other students of a similar starting ability. A score of zero means would mean that a student made the same progress as others that had a similar starting a ability. A positive score would mean that the student made more progress than other students of similar starting ability. The scores below are for the whole school so is the average progress score across all students.
Sample
Unlock| Name | Distance |
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Richmond Hill School
Sunridge Avenue, Luton, Bedfordshire, LU2 7JL |
0.3 miles |
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Hart Hill Nursery School
Whitecroft Road, Luton, LU2 0JS |
0.46 miles |
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Wenlock CofE Academy
Beaconsfield Road, Luton, Bedfordshire, LU2 0RW |
0.71 miles |
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Crawley Green Infant School
Beaconsfield, Luton, Bedfordshire, LU2 0RW |
0.75 miles |
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River Bank Primary School
Bath Road, Luton, Bedfordshire, LU3 1ES |
0.76 miles |
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Rothesay Nursery School
59 Rothesay Road, Luton, LU1 1RB |
0.84 miles |
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Dallow Primary School
Dallow Road, Luton, Bedfordshire, LU1 1LZ |
0.85 miles |
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Ramridge Primary School
Turners Road North, Luton, Bedfordshire, LU2 9AH |
0.89 miles |
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Chapel Street Nursery School
Russell Street, Luton, LU1 5EA |
0.91 miles |
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Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School
Langford Drive, Stopsley, Luton, Bedfordshire, LU2 9AJ |
0.93 miles |
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Beech Hill Community Primary School
Dunstable Road, Luton, Bedfordshire, LU4 8BW |
0.94 miles |
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Mehria Primary School
23 Westbourne Road, Luton, LU4 8JD |
0.97 miles |
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Lady Zia Wernher School
Ashcroft Road, Stopsley, Luton, Bedfordshire, LU2 9AY |
0.98 miles |
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The Linden Academy
Osborne Road, Luton, Bedfordshire, LU1 3HJ |
1.03 miles |
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Tennyson Road Primary School
Tennyson Road, Luton, Bedfordshire, LU1 3RS |
1.1 miles |
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Stopsley Community Primary School
Hitchin Road, Luton, Bedfordshire, LU2 7UG |
1.11 miles |
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Hillborough Junior School
Hillborough Road, Luton, Bedfordshire, LU1 5EZ |
1.11 miles |
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Hillborough Infant and Nursery School
Hillborough Road, Luton, Bedfordshire, LU1 5EZ |
1.11 miles |
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Denbigh Primary School
Denbigh Road, Luton, Bedfordshire, LU3 1NS |
1.15 miles |
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Oakwood Primary School
117 Tennyson Road, Luton, Bedfordshire, LU1 3RR |
1.18 miles |
| Name | Distance |
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Windmill Hill School
York Street, Luton, Bedfordshire, LU2 0EZ |
0.17 miles |
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Bury Park Educational Institute (Al - Hikmah Secondary School)
82 - 86 Dunstable Road, Luton, Bedfordshire, LU1 1EH |
0.69 miles |
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Denbigh High School
Alexandra Avenue, Luton, Bedfordshire, LU3 1HE |
0.71 miles |
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Active Support Education Centre
Unit 1 Britannia Estates, Leagrave Road, Luton, Beds, LU3 1RJ |
1 miles |
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Chiltern Academy
Gipsy Lane, Luton, LU1 3GF |
1.02 miles |
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Stopsley High School
St. Thomas's Road, Luton, Bedfordshire, LU2 7UX |
1.07 miles |
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Luton Sixth Form College
Bradgers Hill Road, Luton, Bedfordshire, LU2 7EW |
1.12 miles |
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Queen Elizabeth School
Crawley Green Road, Luton, Bedfordshire, LU2 9AG |
1.23 miles |
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Jamiatul Uloom Al - Islamia
364 - 370 Leagrave Road, Luton, Bedfordshire, LU3 1RF |
1.32 miles |
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The Stockwood Park Academy
Rotheram Avenue, Luton, Bedfordshire, LU1 5PP |
1.58 miles |
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Icknield High School
Riddy Lane, Luton, Bedfordshire, LU3 2AH |
1.65 miles |
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Putteridge High School
Putteridge Road, Luton, Bedfordshire, LU2 8HJ |
1.84 miles |
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Challney High School for Boys
Stoneygate Road, Luton, Bedfordshire, LU4 9TJ |
2.48 miles |
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Cardinal Newman Catholic School A Specialist Science College
Warden Hill Road, Luton, Bedfordshire, LU2 7AE |
2.5 miles |
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Challney High School for Girls
Addington Way, Luton, Bedfordshire, LU4 9FJ |
2.57 miles |
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Woodlands Secondary School
Northwell Drive, Luton, Bedfordshire, LU3 3SP |
2.65 miles |
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Al Hikmah Boys School
145 High Street, Luton, Bedfordshire, LU4 9LE |
2.67 miles |
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King's House Moorlands
King's House, High Street Leagrave, Luton, LU4 9JY |
2.67 miles |
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Lea Manor High School Performing Arts College
Northwell Drive, Luton, Bedfordshire, LU3 3TL |
2.87 miles |
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Lealands High School
Sundon Park Road, Luton, Bedfordshire, LU3 3AL |
3.38 miles |