St Matthew's CofE Primary School

St Matthew's CofE Primary School is performing well overall. Safeguarding is met, behaviour and attendance are strong, and pupils' personal development and wellbeing are a central strength. Pupils are calm, polite and focused, bullying is rare, and staff know pupils well. Leaders take a careful, analytical approach to attendance and provide personalised support, including for pupils joining mid-year, although overall attendance figures are broadly national and do not fully show the impact of that work because of high mid-year mobility. The school meets expected standards in achievement, curriculum and teaching, early years, inclusion and leadership. Reading and phonics are priorities and taught well; pupils with SEND are included and supported effectively, including through The Bridge specialist provision; and enrichment and pupil leadership are notable strengths. The main improvement point is that in a few wider curriculum subjects, pupils' recall of key knowledge is sometimes less secure and teaching is not yet fully consistent in helping them build and remember knowledge over time. Leaders are already refining this. Context matters: this is a Church of England primary in LDBS Frays Academy Trust, with an interim headteacher in post from September 2026 and many pupils joining at different points in the year. Published assessment information shows some disadvantaged pupils' attainment below national averages, although the report says leaders' support helps these pupils achieve well from their individual starting points and that this progress is not always reflected in published data.

Strengths

• Strong, strategic attendance work with swift follow-up and personalised support.
• Calm and positive behaviour, with highly positive attitudes to learning.
• Personal development and wellbeing are central, including support for new pupils.
• Wide enrichment and meaningful pupil leadership opportunities.
• Secure foundations in reading, writing and mathematics, with effective phonics.
• Inclusive teaching and effective SEND support, including The Bridge provision.
• Clear early years leadership focused on language, communication and early reading.
• Effective leadership, governance and staff development.
• Pupils feel safe and are confident staff deal with concerns promptly.
• Effective use of additional funding to support disadvantaged pupils' access and progress.

Areas for Improvement

• In a few wider curriculum subjects, pupils' recall of key knowledge is sometimes less secure.
• Teaching in some wider curriculum subjects is not yet fully consistent in helping pupils build and remember knowledge over time.
• Published attainment for disadvantaged pupils is below national averages in some measures, although the report says progress from starting points is stronger than published data suggests.

• Primary Schools
• Secondary Schools

• Deanesfield Primary School
• Hillingdon Primary School
• Lady Bankes Primary School
• Newnham Junior School
• Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School
• The Breakspear School
• The Willows School
• Yeading Infant and Nursery School

St Matthew's CofE Primary School is part of Ldbs Frays Academy Trust, which runs 7 schools. The nearest others:

• Laurel Lane Primary School West Drayton
• Cowley St Laurence CofE Primary School Uxbridge
• St Martin's Church of England Primary School West Drayton
• Keep Hatch Primary School Wokingham
• All Saints Church of England Primary School Wokingham
• Beechwood Primary School Reading

What is St Matthew's CofE Primary School's Ofsted rating?

The latest Ofsted rating for St Matthew's CofE Primary School is Expected standard, from an inspection in October 2026.

When was St Matthew's CofE Primary School last inspected by Ofsted?

St Matthew's CofE Primary School was last inspected in October 2026.

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

St Matthew's CofE Primary School has 399 pupils on roll.

What age range does St Matthew's CofE Primary School cover?

St Matthew's CofE Primary School for pupils aged 3 to 11.

What are St Matthew's CofE Primary School's SATs (KS2) results?

In 2025, 53% of Year 6 pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths.

Where is St Matthew's CofE Primary School?

St Matthew's CofE Primary School is at High Street, Yiewsley, West Drayton, UB7 7QJ.