St Matthew's CofE Primary School
St Matthew's CofE Primary School is a primary school (Voluntary aided school), ages 3–11, in Smethwick, B66, in the Sandwell council area. It has 470 pupils in the published census. Latest Ofsted inspection (10 February 2026): Report card: Strong standard in 4 areas, Expected standard in 3 areas.
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Ofsted
Report card: Strong standard in 4 areas, Expected standard in 3 areas — inspected 10 February 2026.
| Area | Judgement |
|---|---|
Safeguarding standards | Met |
Inclusion | Strong standard |
Curriculum and teaching | Strong standard |
Achievement | Expected standard |
Attendance and behaviour | Strong standard |
Personal development and wellbeing | Expected standard |
Early years | Expected standard |
Leadership and governance | Strong standard |
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Results
| Measure | Result | Academic year |
|---|---|---|
KS2: expected standard in reading, writing & maths (%) | 71 | 2024/25 |
KS2: higher standard in reading, writing & maths (%) | 12 | 2024/25 |
KS2 pupils | 59 | 2024/25 |
Pupils
| Measure | Pupils / percentage | Data period |
|---|---|---|
Pupils | 470 | 2025/26 |
Eligible for free school meals | 37.2% | 2025/26 |
English as an additional language | 68.7% | 2025/26 |
SEN support | 12.64% | 2024/25 |
Education, health and care (EHC) plan | 2.18% | 2024/25 |
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