Is Matchborough First School Academy a good school?

Ofsted rated the school Good at its last graded inspection on 6 March 2024. On the FindGreatSchools composite score it is graded C, 159th of 173 primary schools in Worcestershire. The profile sets out the figures behind both.

How do I apply for a place at Matchborough First School Academy?

Applications for Reception places at Matchborough First School Academy 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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Matchborough First School Academy

Matchborough Way, Matchborough East, Redditch, B98 0GD

Local ranking159th of 173 primary schools in Worcestershire

Ofsted: Good

Primary

Phase

310

Capacity

3-9

Age range

Mixed

Gender

Latest data: Ofsted inspection 6 March 2024.

Year:

Pupil Demographics

2024-25

Total Pupils: 363
Boys: 174 (52%)
Girls: 161 (48%)
Capacity: 310 (108% full)
SEND: 22.3%
FSM Eligible: 26.8%
EAL: 5.0%
SEN with EHC Plan: 3.0%
SEN Support: 19.3%
Pupil:Teacher Ratio: 18.9:1
Teachers (FTE): 18.9
Budget per Pupil: £7,394/yr

Attendance & Absence

2024-25

Overall Absence Rate: 7.5% nat6.2%
Persistent Absence: 22.3% nat15.8%

Persistent absence: pupils missing 10%+ of sessions.

School Information

Type: Academy converter
Phase: Primary
Religious Character: Does not apply
Nursery: Has Nursery Classes
Sixth Form: Does not have a sixth form
Boarders: No boarders
Admissions: Not applicable

Pupil Ethnicity

2024-25

White British: 79.0%
White Other: 8.7%
Black African: 3.6%
Mixed Other: 2.2%
Asian Pakistani: 2.2%
Mixed White & Black Caribbean: 2.0%
Mixed White & Asian: 1.1%
Asian Other: 0.6%

79.0%

White British

8.7%

White Other

3.6%

Black African

Historical Trends

Pupil Demographics

Attendance & Absence

Ethnicity Over Time

Contact & Location

01527883880

office@matchborough.worcs.sch.uk

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Matchborough Way

Redditch, West Midlands

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Administrative

URN: 140309
UKPRN: 10043949
Establishment No.: 2919
Trust: CENTRAL REGION SCHOOLS TRUST

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