St Matthew's Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy

StatePrimary+ NurseryRoman Catholic

PrimaryAges 3–11224 pupils

Saffron Drive, Allerton, BD15 7NEWebsite01274541737

224 pupilsAges 3–11

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Pupils224

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Type

Academy

Phase

Primary

Age Range

3 - 11

Gender

Co-educational

Capacity

224 / 240 (93%)

Religion

Roman Catholic

Avg Class Size

~28*

Head Teacher

Mr Paul Whitehead

* Estimated based on total pupils and year groups. Actual class sizes may vary.

At a Glance

Results

KS2 SATs Combined: 57%

AdmissionsPlaces likely available

Places available (2025-26)

5.3%

Absence rate

Avg 6.8%

Food hygiene

Key Metrics

Borough Comparison

Absence rate

5.3%vs 6.8% avg

Absence & Behaviour

Overall absence rate5.3%

National avg: 5.4%

Persistent absence16.4%

National avg: 13.7%

Suspension rate0.0%

Permanent exclusion rate0.0%

2024-25

Inclusion & SEND

SEN Support13.8%

Near averageEngland average: 13%

EHC Plans2.7%

Below averageEngland average: 4.3%

Primary needs breakdown

Speech, Language & Communication28 pupils (76%)

Moderate Learning Difficulty6 pupils (16%)

Other1 pupils (3%)

Social, Emotional & Mental Health1 pupils (3%)

Specific Learning Difficulty1 pupils (3%)

2024-25

Source: DfE School Census 2023-24

Staffing

Teachers (FTE)11

Teaching assistants (FTE)10

Support staff (FTE)15

2024-25

Demographics

Total pupils224

Free school meals27.7%

English as additional language25.9%

Ethnic backgrounds

White British38.8%

White Other17.4%

Black African13.8%

Mixed White & Caribbean7.6%

Other6.7%

Pakistani3.6%

Mixed White & African3.6%

Indian2.7%

Mixed White & Asian1.8%

Mixed Other1.3%

Gypsy/Roma0.9%

Black Other0.9%

White Irish0.9%

2024-25

Local Context

IMD Decile 1Most deprived

IMD 2025

Food hygiene

Inspected Sept 2025

Flood Zone 1Low risk

Listed buildingNUMBER 12 GRANGE FOLDGrade II Listed

Spending Per Pupil

£6,113

total expenditure per pupil

£-1,287 vs primary national avg (£7,400)

Teaching staff£2,730

Support staff£1,599

Premises£225

Energy£189

Learning resources£329

Income per pupil£6,288

2023-24

Data sourced from the Department for Education, Ofsted, and other government bodies under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Provided for general information only — verify details directly with the school. Terms

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