St Matthew's Church of England Primary School
| Type | Primary / Academy sponsor led |
| Age Range | 4-11 |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Address | Church Road Cainscross Stroud Gloucestershire GL5 4JE |
| Phone | 01453764705 |
| Reference Number | 147360 |
St Matthew’s Church of England Primary School has demonstrated overall good performance across all inspected areas. The school fosters a positive environment where pupils feel safe, valued, and encouraged to develop their talents. It is clear that high standards for behavior are maintained, and students show a community-minded approach through various initiatives such as volunteering and writing to local authorities. Despite these strengths, the school faces challenges in reflecting current learners' achievements in published outcomes, indicating room for improvement in assessment practices. This marks the school's first section 5 inspection, which considers the context of its leadership under the Diocese of Gloucester Academies Trust.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 192 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 50%
Girls: 50% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 18.2% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 6.2% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 27.4 |
| Average size of Key Stage 1 classes taught by one teacher | 23.7 |
| Average size of Key Stage 2 classes taught by one teacher | 30.3 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 9 | 9 | 18 |
| 2 | 14 | 14 | 28 |
| 3 | 16 | 15 | 31 |
| 4 | 16 | 13 | 29 |
| 5 | 13 | 17 | 30 |
| 6 | 17 | 14 | 31 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 90.6% |
| Indian | 2.1% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 1% |
| Unclassified | 1% |
| Pakistani | 1% |
| Asian, Other | 1% |
| White, Other | 0.5% |
| Chinese | 0.5% |
| African | 0.5% |
| Mixed, Other | 0.5% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| > Quality of education | Good |
| > Behaviour & Attitude | Good |
| > Personal Development | Good |
| > Leadership & Management | Good |
| > Early Years Provision | Good |
| Last Report Date | 26 Sep 2023 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 26 Sep 2023 | School inspection: |
Strengths
- Pupils are proud of their school and feel safe.
- High expectations for behavior lead to polite and well-mannered students.
- A rich and ambitious curriculum supports student learning.
- Reading is prioritized and effectively supported for all pupils.
- Support is in place for pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND).
- The school promotes physical and mental health awareness.
Areas for Improvement
- Assessment in some subjects is not used effectively, impacting pupils' secure knowledge.
How many students meet the standards
| Reading, Writing & Maths | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 74% | ||
| Pupils meeting a higher standard | 10% |
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 | 107 | ||
| Maths | 105 |
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 | -3 | ||
| Writing | -1.5 | ||
| Maths | -3.3 |
How many students meet the standards
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| Number of Applications | Number of Offers | |
| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 19 | 2 |
| Third Preference | 10 | 0 |
| From another Local Authority | 0 | 0 |
Previous Years
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Unlock| Name | Distance |
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Foxmoor Primary School
Hunters Way, Cashes Green, Stroud, Gloucestershire, GL5 4UJ |
0.36 miles |
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Cashes Green Primary School
Hillcrest Road, Cashes Green, Stroud, Gloucestershire, GL5 4NL |
0.52 miles |
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Callowell Primary School
Barrowfield Road, Farmhill, Stroud, Gloucestershire, GL5 4DG |
0.88 miles |
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Rodborough Community Primary School
Rodborough Hill, Stroud, Gloucestershire, GL5 3RT |
0.9 miles |
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The Rosary Catholic Primary School
Beeches Green, Stroud, Gloucestershire, GL5 4AB |
1.05 miles |
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Randwick Church of England Primary School
The Lane, Randwick, Stroud, Gloucestershire, GL6 6HL |
1.06 miles |
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Gastrells Community Primary School
Kingscourt Lane, Stroud, Gloucestershire, GL5 3PS |
1.16 miles |
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Whiteshill Primary School
Main Road, Whiteshill, Stroud, Gloucestershire, GL6 6AT |
1.38 miles |
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Stroud Valley Community Primary School
Castle Street, Stroud, Gloucestershire, GL5 2HP |
1.39 miles |
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Uplands Community Primary School
Thompson Road, Uplands, Stroud, Gloucestershire, GL5 1TE |
1.53 miles |
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King's Stanley CofE Primary School
Broad Street, King's Stanley, Stonehouse, Gloucestershire, GL10 3PN |
1.56 miles |
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Woodchester Endowed Church of England Aided Primary School
Church Road, North Woodchester, Stroud, Gloucestershire, GL5 5PD |
1.57 miles |
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Hopelands Preparatory School
38-40 Regent Street, Stonehouse, Gloucestershire, GL10 2AD |
1.64 miles |
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Leonard Stanley Church of England Primary School
Bath Road, Leonard Stanley, Stonehouse, Gloucestershire, GL10 3LY |
1.74 miles |
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Park Junior School
Elm Road, Stonehouse, Gloucestershire, GL10 2NP |
1.8 miles |
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Stonehouse Park Infant School
Elm Road, Stonehouse, Gloucestershire, GL10 2NP |
1.8 miles |
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Sladewood Academy
Bisley Old Road, Stroud, Gloucestershire, GL5 1NL |
2.21 miles |
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Thrupp School
Thrupp Lane, Stroud, Gloucestershire, GL5 2EN |
2.22 miles |
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Great Oldbury Primary Academy
Veterans Way, Great Oldbury, Stonehouse, Gloucestershire, GL10 3WH |
2.51 miles |
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Amberley Parochial School
Amberley, Stroud, Gloucestershire, GL5 5JG |
2.6 miles |
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Marling School
Cainscross Road, Stroud, Gloucestershire, GL5 4HE |
0.43 miles |
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Stroud High School
Beards Lane, Cainscross Road, Stroud, Gloucestershire, GL5 4HF |
0.56 miles |
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Archway School
Paganhill, Stroud, Gloucestershire, GL5 4AX |
0.59 miles |
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South Gloucestershire and Stroud College
Stratford Road, Stroud, GL5 4AH |
0.79 miles |
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St Rose's Special School
Stratford Lawn, Stroud, Gloucestershire, GL5 4AP |
1.06 miles |
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Wycliffe College
Bath Road, Stonehouse, GL10 2JQ |
1.5 miles |
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Maidenhill School
Kings Road, Stonehouse, Gloucestershire, GL10 2HA |
1.61 miles |
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The Shrubberies School
Oldends Lane, Stonehouse, Gloucestershire, GL10 2DG |
1.78 miles |
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William Morris School
Eastington, Stonehouse, Gloucestershire, GL10 3SH |
3.21 miles |
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Cotswold Chine School
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3.32 miles |
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The Acorn School
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3.58 miles |
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Thomas Keble School
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3.73 miles |
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Brookthorpe Hall School
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4.3 miles |