St Matthew's Church of England Primary School

St Matthew's Church of England Primary School: key facts

What did School Atlas judge St Matthew's Church of England Primary School's summary of 6 ofsted judgements to be?

School Atlas judged St Matthew's Church of England Primary School's summary of 6 ofsted judgements as Needs attention at its inspection in January 2026, on School Atlas's own scale.

How many pupils attend St Matthew's Church of England Primary School?

St Matthew's Church of England Primary School has 258 pupils on roll.

What ages does St Matthew's Church of England Primary School take?

St Matthew's Church of England Primary School admits pupils aged 4 to 11.

Where is St Matthew's Church of England Primary School located?

St Matthew's Church of England Primary School is located in Blackburn, BB1 1DF, Blackburn with Darwen.

How do I apply to St Matthew's Church of England Primary School?

St Matthew's Church of England Primary School is a state school. In England you apply through the council where you live, using its common application form, even if the school is in another council area. The national closing date for primary places is 15 January.

Does St Matthew's Church of England Primary School have a religious character?

Yes — St Matthew's Church of England Primary School has a religious character of Church of England. Faith criteria may apply to admissions; check the school's oversubscription policy for details.

How close do you need to live to get into St Matthew's Church of England Primary School?

Distance did not decide places at St Matthew's Church of England Primary School for 2026-27 (Reception): every applicant who applied on time was offered a place, so there was no cut-off distance. This changes year to year; check the current year's figures before relying on it.

What is the largest ethnic background at St Matthew's Church of England Primary School?

According to the DfE School Census 2025-26, 55.8% of pupils at St Matthew's Church of England Primary School are recorded as Pakistani. The full ethnic breakdown across all groups is available on the Pupils tab.

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