Is St Matthew's CofE Primary School a good school?

Ofsted rated the school Good at its last graded inspection on 11 July 2023. On the FindGreatSchools composite score it is graded C, 37th of 65 primary schools in Enfield. The profile sets out the figures behind both.

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

In the 2025 Key Stage 2 tests (SATs), 62% of pupils at St Matthew's CofE Primary School met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths (England: 62%).

How do I apply for a place at St Matthew's CofE Primary School?

Applications for Reception places at St Matthew's CofE Primary School starting in September 2027 close on 15 January 2027. You apply through the council where you live, and offers are made on National Offer Day, 16 April 2027 (or the next working day).

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St Matthew's CofE Primary School

St Matthew's C of E Primary School, South Street, Enfield, EN3 4LA

Local ranking37th of 65 primary schools in Enfield

Ofsted: Good

Primary

Phase

210

Capacity

3-11

Age range

Mixed

Gender

Latest data: 2025 SATs · Ofsted inspection 11 July 2023.

Year:

KS2 Results (Year 6 SATs)

2024-25

Reading, Writing & Maths (Expected): 62.0% nat62.0%
Reading, Writing & Maths (Higher): 7.0% nat8.0%
Reading (Expected): 79.0%
Writing (Expected): 79.0%
Maths (Expected): 76.0%
Grammar, Punctuation & Spelling (Expected): 66.0%
Reading avg scaled score: 105.0 nat106.0
Maths avg scaled score: 103.0 nat105.0
GPS avg scaled score: 103.0
Cohort Size: 29

Pupil Demographics

2024-25

Total Pupils: 193
Boys: 88 (45%)
Girls: 107 (55%)
Capacity: 210 (93% full)
SEND: 18.6%
FSM Eligible: 45.1%
EAL: 34.2%
SEN with EHC Plan: 5.7%
SEN Support: 12.9%
Pupil:Teacher Ratio: 18.0:1
Teachers (FTE): 10.7
Budget per Pupil: £8,283/yr

Attendance & Absence

2024-25

Overall Absence Rate: 4.2% nat6.2%
Persistent Absence: 9.4% nat15.8%

Persistent absence: pupils missing 10%+ of sessions.

School Information

Type: Voluntary aided school
Phase: Primary
Religious Character: Church of England
Nursery: Has Nursery Classes
Sixth Form: Does not have a sixth form
Boarders: No boarders
Admissions: Not applicable

Pupil Ethnicity

2024-25

Black African: 35.4%
White Other: 16.6%
Black Caribbean: 12.7%
White British: 10.5%
Asian Bangladeshi: 7.7%
Mixed Other: 3.9%
Black Other: 3.9%
Mixed White & Black Caribbean: 3.3%

35.4%

Black African

16.6%

White Other

12.7%

Black Caribbean

Historical Trends

KS2 Performance

Pupil Demographics

Attendance & Absence

Ethnicity Over Time

Contact & Location

02088041666

office@st-matthews.enfield.sch.uk

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St Matthew's C of E Primary School

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Administrative

URN: 102054
UKPRN: 10074703
Establishment No.: 5200

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