SchoolScoresSt Matthew's CofE Primary School
Voluntary aided school · Primary, ages 5 to 11 · Mixed · Church of England
Langley Road, Surbiton, KT6 6LW
020 8399 3909 · School website · Map and directions
Ofsted inspection
Ofsted rated this school Good at the inspection that started on 11 November 2015.
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 |
| Outcomes for pupils | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Early years | Good |
| Safeguarding | Effective |
Since then, a shorter ungraded inspection on 23 October 2024: Ofsted found the school had maintained its standards.
Read the full Ofsted reports for this school
Source: Ofsted state-funded schools inspection data.
What parents say
147 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 3 September 2024 and 1 September 2025.
Surbiton comparisons use the 7 of its 10 state primary schools with comparable results. The other 3 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 | Surbiton | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| My child is happy at this school 5th highest of 7 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Surbiton. Higher than 62% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 97% | 98% | 89% |
| My child feels safe at this school 6th highest of 7 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Surbiton. Higher than 45% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 95% | 98% | 90% |
| The school makes sure pupils are well behaved 7th highest of 7 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Surbiton. Higher than 48% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 91% | 97% | 84% |
| Bullying was dealt with quickly and effectivelyOf 52 parents whose child had been bullied 5th highest of 6 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Surbiton. Higher than 57% of 6,022 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 58% | 64% | 51% |
| Concerns were dealt with properlyOf 105 parents who had raised a concern 6th highest of 7 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Surbiton. Higher than 52% of 8,398 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 84% | 91% | 76% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent 7th highest of 7 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Surbiton. Higher than 67% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 95%said yes | 98% | 84% |
Parents choose whether to take part, so these answers may not represent all families (Ofsted puts the response rate at 36%). 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. Surbiton figures pool parents at the Surbiton 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
56 pupils in this year group.
68% — about the same as the Kingston upon Thames average, and 6 points above the England average.
| Measure | This school | Kingston upon Thames | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths | 68% | 67% | 62% |
| Reached the higher standard in reading, writing and maths | 13% | 13% | 8% |
| Met the expected standard in reading | 88% | 79% | 75% |
| Met the expected standard in writing | 77% | 75% | 72% |
| Met the expected standard in maths | 79% | 79% | 74% |
| Average reading scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 108 | 107 | 106 |
| Average maths scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 107 | 107 | 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 Kingston upon Thames. 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 | 60 |
|---|---|
| Families who put it first | 59 |
| Of those, offered a place | 54 (92%) |
| Families who listed it at all | 204 |
First-choice applications per place: 2024: 0.9 · 2025: 1.2 · 2026: 1.0
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. When it has more applicants than places it can give priority to families of the faith, for example those who can show regular worship. Check the school's admissions policy to see how places are allocated.
Pupils, staff and SEND
| Pupils | This school | Kingston upon Thames | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eligible for free school meals in the last 6 years 6th highest of 10 state primary schools in Surbiton. Higher than 13% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 8.7% | 16.1%* | 26.3% |
| With an education, health and care plan 9th highest of 10 state primary schools in Surbiton. Higher than 27% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 2.0% | 3.8%* | 3.5% |
| Receiving special educational needs support 6th highest of 10 state primary schools in Surbiton. Higher than 18% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 9.7% | 14.2%* | 15.0% |
| English as an additional language 4th highest of 10 state primary schools in Surbiton. Higher than 83% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 36.9% | 37.8%* | 23.4% |
| Overall absence (sessions missed) 3rd lowest of 10 state primary schools in Surbiton. Lower than 89% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 3.6% | 4.7%* | 5.2% |
| Persistently absent (missed 10% or more) 2nd lowest of 10 state primary schools in Surbiton. Lower than 77% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 7.5% | 11.0%* | 13.0% |
| Suspensions per 100 pupils 8th lowest of 10 state primary schools in Surbiton. Lower than 61% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 0.5 | 1.3 | 2.5 |
| Pupils suspended at least once 8th lowest of 10 state primary schools in Surbiton. Lower than 56% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 0.5% | 0.7% | 1.1% |
| Pupils permanently excluded0 pupils | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.03% |
| Pupils per teacher 5th highest of 10 state primary schools in Surbiton. Higher than 67% of 16,642 state primary schools in England. | 22.0 | 20.7 | 20.7 |
| Pupils per adult (teachers and support staff) 6th highest of 10 state primary schools in Surbiton. Higher than 78% of 16,653 state primary schools in England. | 12.5 | 10.9 | 10.6 |
| Teachers who left during the year 4th highest of 10 state primary schools in Surbiton. Higher than 68% of 15,063 state primary schools in England. | 18.0% | 16.9%* | 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
- Lime Tree Primary School 0.3 miles · Ofsted: Good (2023) · 45% met expected standard (KS2)
- Tolworth Junior School 0.5 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2024) · 66% met expected standard (KS2)
- Tolworth Infant and Nursery School 0.5 miles · Ofsted: Outstanding (2023)
- St Andrew's and St Mark's CofE Junior School 0.6 miles · Ofsted: Report card 2026: 6 strong · 78% met expected standard (KS2)
- Maple Infants' School 0.6 miles · Ofsted: Good (2014), confirmed 2023
- Christ Church CofE Primary School 0.6 miles · Ofsted: Good (2015), confirmed 2024 · 71% met expected standard (KS2)
- Our Lady Immaculate Catholic Primary School 0.8 miles · Ofsted: Good (2014, before conversion) · 72% met expected standard (KS2)
- Long Ditton Infant and Nursery School 0.8 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2025)
- Grand Avenue Primary and Nursery School 1.0 miles · Ofsted: Report card 2026: 1 strong, 6 expected · 73% met expected standard (KS2)
- Long Ditton St Mary's CofE (Aided) Junior School 1.0 miles · Ofsted: Outstanding (2024) · 84% 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?
St Matthew's CofE Primary School was rated Good by Ofsted at its inspection in 11 November 2015. At a shorter ungraded inspection in 23 October 2024, Ofsted found the school had maintained its standards.
How did St Matthew's CofE Primary School do in its SATs?
In 2024/25, 68% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, 6 points above the England average of 62%.
Would parents recommend St Matthew's CofE Primary School?
95% of the 147 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, 59 families put St Matthew's CofE Primary School as their first choice for 60 places: about one first-choice application for every place. 54 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 102592.
- 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.