SchoolScoresSt Matthew's CofE Primary School
Voluntary controlled school · Primary, ages 4 to 11 · Mixed · Church of England
Duddeston Manor Road, Nechells, Birmingham, B7 4JR
0121 359 1602 · School website · Map and directions
Ofsted inspection
At the inspection that started on 21 January 2025, Ofsted graded each area separately. It stopped giving an overall grade in September 2024.
This inspection used Ofsted's older format with four grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires improvement and Inadequate. Newer inspections use report cards. What changed.
| Area | Grade |
|---|---|
| Quality of education | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Outstanding |
| Personal development | Outstanding |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Early years | Good |
| Safeguarding | Effective |
Read the full Ofsted reports for this school
Source: Ofsted state-funded schools inspection data.
What parents say
26 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 3 September 2024 and 1 September 2025.
Birmingham comparisons use the 162 of its 301 state primary schools with comparable results. The other 139 have no published Parent View results (Ofsted only publishes a survey once at least 10 parents answer) or used Ofsted's newer questions, which we don't compare with the older ones.
| Statement | This school | Birmingham | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| My child is happy at this school Joint 118th highest of 162 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Birmingham. Higher than 12% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 85% | 91% | 89% |
| My child feels safe at this school Joint 84th highest of 162 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Birmingham. Higher than 29% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 92% | 91% | 90% |
| The school makes sure pupils are well behaved Joint 74th highest of 162 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Birmingham. Higher than 37% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 88% | 86% | 84% |
| Concerns were dealt with properlyOf 20 parents who had raised a concern Joint 96th highest of 145 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Birmingham. Higher than 19% of 8,398 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 70% | 77% | 76% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent Joint 103rd highest of 162 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Birmingham. Higher than 21% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 81%said yes | 85% | 84% |
Parents choose whether to take part, so these answers may not represent all families (Ofsted puts the response rate at 13%). Figures are the share who agree or strongly agree. England figures are all parents answering the same questions over the same period, for state-funded schools. Birmingham figures pool parents at the Birmingham schools compared, from each school's latest survey, so survey dates differ between schools. The scales run from lower (left) to higher (right) agreement, and the dot marks this school among state schools of the same phase that used the same survey questions. The third it falls in is coloured: green for the top third, amber the middle, red the bottom. This survey used Ofsted's previous Parent View questions, which changed in November 2025. Source: Ofsted Parent View management information.
Results
Key stage 2 (SATs, age 11), 2024/25
29 pupils in this year group.
83% — 20 points above the Birmingham average, and 21 points above the England average.
| Measure | This school | Birmingham | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths | 83% | 63% | 62% |
| Reached the higher standard in reading, writing and maths | 21% | 8% | 8% |
| Met the expected standard in reading | 86% | 75% | 75% |
| Met the expected standard in writing | 83% | 72% | 72% |
| Met the expected standard in maths | 90% | 75% | 74% |
| Average reading scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 108 | 106 | 106 |
| Average maths scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 107 | 105 | 105 |
Source: DfE key stage 2 performance tables, 2024/25. England figures are for state-funded schools.
Admissions
Apply through the council where you live, even if the school is in a different council area. This school is in Birmingham. The national closing date for primary applications is 15 January, and offers are sent on 16 April.
How hard is it to get in?
For the September 2026 intake there were about one first-choice application for every place.
| Places offered | 30 |
|---|---|
| Families who put it first | 28 |
| Of those, offered a place | 27 (96%) |
| Families who listed it at all | 67 |
First-choice applications per place: 2024: 1.0 · 2025: 1.0 · 2026: 0.9
This isn't your chance of getting a place. That depends on the school's admissions rules (for example siblings, distance or faith) and where you live. Source: DfE applications and offers, September 2026 intake.
This is a Church of England school, but as a voluntary controlled school its admissions are set by the council, which usually doesn't prioritise by faith. Check the council's admissions criteria.
Pupils, staff and SEND
| Pupils | This school | Birmingham | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eligible for free school meals in the last 6 years 12th highest of 301 state primary schools in Birmingham. Higher than 100% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 72.5% | 48.0%* | 26.3% |
| With an education, health and care plan Joint 24th highest of 301 state primary schools in Birmingham. Higher than 74% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 4.4% | 2.0%* | 3.5% |
| Receiving special educational needs support 243rd highest of 301 state primary schools in Birmingham. Higher than 39% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 12.8% | 16.8%* | 15.0% |
| English as an additional language Joint 33rd highest of 301 state primary schools in Birmingham. Higher than 97% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 74.5% | 43.5%* | 23.4% |
| Overall absence (sessions missed) Joint 70th lowest of 301 state primary schools in Birmingham. Lower than 50% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 5.0% | 6.0%* | 5.2% |
| Persistently absent (missed 10% or more) 43rd lowest of 301 state primary schools in Birmingham. Lower than 65% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 9.3% | 16.6%* | 13.0% |
| Suspensions per 100 pupils Joint 1st lowest of 300 state primary schools in Birmingham. Lower than 69% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 0.0 | 2.5 | 2.5 |
| Pupils suspended at least once Joint 1st lowest of 300 state primary schools in Birmingham. Lower than 69% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 0.0% | 1.2% | 1.1% |
| Pupils permanently excluded0 pupils | 0.00% | 0.07% | 0.03% |
| Pupils per teacher Joint 180th highest of 300 state primary schools in Birmingham. Higher than 38% of 16,642 state primary schools in England. | 19.6 | 20.4 | 20.7 |
| Pupils per adult (teachers and support staff) Joint 187th highest of 301 state primary schools in Birmingham. Higher than 55% of 16,653 state primary schools in England. | 11.0 | 11.8 | 10.6 |
| Teachers who left during the year Joint 185th highest of 300 state primary schools in Birmingham. Higher than 40% of 15,063 state primary schools in England. | 10.0% | 15.0%* | 14.4%* |
Comparisons are with primary schools. Scales run from lower (left) to higher (right) figures. For absence and suspensions lower is better, so their scales run green to red; blue scales describe the school's pupils and staff and aren't good or bad. * Calculated by SchoolScores from the council's or England's schools, weighted by pupils (or teachers, for turnover); other figures are published by DfE. Sources: DfE school census 2024/25; DfE pupil absence 2024/25; DfE suspensions and permanent exclusions 2024/25; DfE school workforce census 2025/26; DfE teacher turnover 2024/25.
Nearby primary schools
- St Vincent's Catholic Primary School 0.3 miles · Ofsted: Good (2014, before conversion), confirmed 2023 · 33% met expected standard (KS2)
- Cromwell Junior and Infant School 0.4 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2025) · 97% met expected standard (KS2)
- St Joseph's Catholic Primary School 0.5 miles · Ofsted: Good (2012, before conversion), confirmed 2024 · 57% met expected standard (KS2)
- Adderley Primary School 0.8 miles · Ofsted: Good (2016), confirmed 2023 · 68% met expected standard (KS2)
- Aston Tower Community Primary School 0.9 miles · Ofsted: Good (2012, before conversion), improved significantly 2024 · 73% met expected standard (KS2)
- St Clement's CofE Academy 0.9 miles · Ofsted: Good (2014), confirmed 2024 · 38% met expected standard (KS2)
- St Saviour's CofE Primary School 0.9 miles · Ofsted: Good (2020), confirmed 2025 · 73% met expected standard (KS2)
- Chilwell Croft Academy 0.9 miles · Ofsted: Good (2019), confirmed 2024 · 72% met expected standard (KS2)
- Bordesley Village Primary School 0.9 miles · Ofsted: Report card 2026: 7 strong · 91% met expected standard (KS2)
- St Chad's Catholic Primary School 1.0 miles · Ofsted: Good (2023) · 66% met expected standard (KS2)
Straight-line distance. Distance isn't the same as a catchment area.
Questions parents ask
What is St Matthew's CofE Primary School's Ofsted rating?
At its inspection in 21 January 2025, Ofsted graded each area separately; it stopped giving an overall grade in September 2024.
How did St Matthew's CofE Primary School do in its SATs?
In 2024/25, 83% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, 21 points above the England average of 62%.
Would parents recommend St Matthew's CofE Primary School?
81% of the 26 parents who answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 3 September 2024 and 1 September 2025 said they would recommend St Matthew's CofE Primary School to another parent. Parents choose whether to respond, so this may not represent all families.
Is St Matthew's CofE Primary School oversubscribed?
For the September 2026 intake, 28 families put St Matthew's CofE Primary School as their first choice for 30 places: about one first-choice application for every place. 27 of those families were offered a place. Whether you get a place depends on the school's admissions rules and where you live.
Sources
- School details: Get Information about Schools (DfE), 26 September 2026. URN 103404.
- Inspections: Ofsted management information, data to 31 August 2026.
- Parent views: Ofsted Parent View, 3 September 2024 to 1 September 2025.
- Results: DfE school performance tables, Key stage 2 2024/25.
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Page updated 26 September 2026.