Is St Matthew's CofE Aided Infant School, Cobham a good school?

Ofsted inspected the school on 5 November 2024 and graded each area separately, with quality of education judged Outstanding. On the FindGreatSchools composite score it is graded B, 205th of 277 primary schools in Surrey. The profile sets out the figures behind both.

How do I apply for a place at St Matthew's CofE Aided Infant School, Cobham?

Applications for Reception places at St Matthew's CofE Aided Infant School, Cobham 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 Aided Infant School, Cobham

Downside, Cobham, KT11 3NA

Local ranking205th of 277 primary schools in Surrey

Ofsted: Outstanding

Primary

Phase

Capacity

5-7

Age range

Mixed

Gender

Latest data: Ofsted inspection 5 November 2024.

Ofsted Inspection

Inspected 5 November 2024 — from September 2024 Ofsted no longer gave an overall grade, but each area below was judged in full

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Safeguarding standards Met

Quality of education: Outstanding
Behaviour & attitudes: Outstanding
Personal development: Outstanding
Leadership & management: Outstanding
Early years: Outstanding

Scale: Outstanding · Good · Requires improvement · Inadequate

Year:

Pupil Demographics

2024-25

Total Pupils: 57
Boys: 36 (53%)
Girls: 32 (47%)
Capacity: 90 (76% full)
SEND: 12.3%
FSM Eligible: 8.8%
EAL: 10.5%
SEN with EHC Plan: 5.3%
SEN Support: 7.0%
Pupil:Teacher Ratio: 13.6:1
Teachers (FTE): 4.2
Budget per Pupil: £11,024/yr

Attendance & Absence

2024-25

Overall Absence Rate: 6.9% nat6.2%
Persistent Absence: 11.9% nat15.8%

Persistent absence: pupils missing 10%+ of sessions.

School Information

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

Pupil Ethnicity

2024-25

White British: 73.7%
White Other: 8.8%
Mixed White & Asian: 5.3%
Mixed Other: 5.3%
Gypsy/Roma: 1.8%
Mixed White & Black Caribbean: 1.8%
Asian Indian: 1.8%
Other: 1.8%

73.7%

White British

8.8%

White Other

5.3%

Mixed White & Asian

Historical Trends

Pupil Demographics

Attendance & Absence

Ethnicity Over Time

Contact & Location

01932863212

ht@stmatthewsschool.co.uk

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Downside

Cobham, South East

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Administrative

URN: 125178
UKPRN: 10079633
Establishment No.: 3340

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