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GoodMixedLast inspected 28/11/2013

St Matthew's CofE Primary School

Primary · Voluntary aided school · Merton · SW20 0SX
Pupils
201
Capacity
236
FSM %
9.1%
EAL %
11%
KS2 R+W+M
63%
About this school

St Matthew's CofE Primary School is a voluntary aided school mixed primary school located in Merton, London (SW20 0SX). The school has a Church of England religious character. It has 201 pupils and a capacity of 236.

In its most recent Ofsted inspection in Invalid Date, St Matthew's CofE Primary School was rated Good — a school that meets the high standards set by Ofsted and provides a sound education. The full inspection report is available on the Ofsted website.

At Key Stage 2, 63% of pupils at St Matthew's CofE Primary School met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths combined — in line with the national average of approximately 65%. 16% achieved the higher standard. The three-year rolling average is 71%, which gives a more stable picture of the school's typical performance.

The school serves a diverse community: a relatively low proportion of pupils (9.1%) are eligible for Free School Meals, a measure of socioeconomic deprivation, and 11% speak English as an additional language. Merton is a London borough with a varied demographic profile.

Section 01

KS2 Attainment — End of Primary School

Key Stage 2 tests are taken by pupils aged 10–11. The headline figure shows the percentage meeting the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths combined.

Reading, Writing & Maths (expected standard)63%
National average ~65%3-year average: 71%
Higher Standard
16%
Reading
100%
Maths
79%
Writing
79%
Grammar & Punctuation
100%
English as Additional Language
11%
Reading, Writing & Maths by Gender
Boys
62%
Girls
67%
Gender gap: 5.0 percentage points — girls ahead
Section 03

School Information

BoroughMerton
PhasePrimary
TypeVoluntary aided school
Religious characterChurch of England
AddressCottenham Park Road, London, SW20 0SX
Telephone2089477227
URN102664
Area House Prices — Merton · 2024
Median price
£520k
Average price
£595k
Annual change
+2%
Borough-level median. Source: Land Registry UK HPI. Use as a guide only — street-level prices vary significantly.
Section 04

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KS2 data from the 2023-24 academic year, published September 2024.
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