Is St Matthew's Church of England Primary School a good school?

Ofsted rated the school Good at its last graded inspection on 26 September 2023. On the FindGreatSchools composite score it is graded D, 159th of 237 primary schools in Gloucestershire. The profile sets out the figures behind both.

What are St Matthew's Church of England Primary School's SATs results?

In the 2025 Key Stage 2 tests (SATs), 74% of pupils at St Matthew's Church of England Primary School met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths (England: 62%).

How do I apply for a place at St Matthew's Church of England Primary School?

Applications for Reception places at St Matthew's Church of England 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 Church of England Primary School

Church Road, Cainscross, Stroud, GL5 4JE

Local ranking159th of 237 primary schools in Gloucestershire

Ofsted: Good

Primary

Phase

210

Capacity

4-11

Age range

Mixed

Gender

Latest data: 2025 SATs · Ofsted inspection 26 September 2023.

Year:

KS2 Results (Year 6 SATs)

2024-25

Reading, Writing & Maths (Expected): 74.0% nat62.0%
Reading, Writing & Maths (Higher): 10.0% nat8.0%
Reading (Expected): 84.0%
Writing (Expected): 77.0%
Maths (Expected): 81.0%
Grammar, Punctuation & Spelling (Expected): 81.0%
Reading avg scaled score: 107.0 nat106.0
Maths avg scaled score: 105.0 nat105.0
GPS avg scaled score: 105.0
Cohort Size: 31

Pupil Demographics

2024-25

Total Pupils: 192
Boys: 97 (50%)
Girls: 98 (50%)
Capacity: 210 (93% full)
SEND: 23.4%
FSM Eligible: 18.2%
EAL: 6.3%
SEN with EHC Plan: 3.6%
SEN Support: 19.8%
Pupil:Teacher Ratio: 20.0:1
Teachers (FTE): 9.6
Budget per Pupil: £6,682/yr

Attendance & Absence

2024-25

Overall Absence Rate: 4.0% nat6.2%
Persistent Absence: 6.9% nat15.8%

Persistent absence: pupils missing 10%+ of sessions.

School Information

Type: Academy sponsor led
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: 91.6%
Asian Indian: 2.1%
Mixed White & Black Caribbean: 1.1%
Asian Pakistani: 1.1%
Asian Other: 1.1%
Other: 1.1%
White Other: 0.5%
Mixed Other: 0.5%

91.6%

White British

2.1%

Asian Indian

1.1%

Mixed White & Black Caribbean

Historical Trends

KS2 Performance

Pupil Demographics

Attendance & Absence

Ethnicity Over Time

Contact & Location

01453764705

admin@st-matthews.dgat.org.uk

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Church Road

Stroud, South West

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Administrative

URN: 147360
UKPRN: 10083904
Establishment No.: 2088
Trust: THE DIOCESE OF GLOUCESTER ACADEMIES TRUST

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