How many pupils attend St Matthew's CofE Primary School and Nursery?

St Matthew's CofE Primary School and Nursery has 338 pupils on roll.

What ages does St Matthew's CofE Primary School and Nursery take?

St Matthew's CofE Primary School and Nursery admits pupils aged 3 to 11.

Where is St Matthew's CofE Primary School and Nursery located?

St Matthew's CofE Primary School and Nursery is located in Bradford, BD5 8FG, Bradford.

How do I apply to St Matthew's CofE Primary School and Nursery?

St Matthew's CofE Primary School and Nursery 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 CofE Primary School and Nursery have a religious character?

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

How are Reception places decided at St Matthew's CofE Primary School and Nursery?

When St Matthew's CofE Primary School and Nursery has more applications than places for 2027-28, they are offered in a published order of priority: 1. Looked after children — Pupils who are looked after children and all previously looked after children; 2. Exceptional medical or social need — Children who have an exceptional medical or social need (recommend by the appropriate professional – please read notes and definitions carefully); 3. Sibling — A child who has a sibling who will be attending the school at the proposed date of admission, and 2 further criteria. The school offers 45 places at this entry point. Tie-break: Where there are more applications than available within any one of the above criteria, applications will be allocated to those living closest to the school. The distance will be measured using the same method as the Local Authority... Where two or more applicants live equidistant from the school, as measure by the Local Authority, the remaining places will be allocated by random allocation; the process will be independently supervised.

What is the largest ethnic background at St Matthew's CofE Primary School and Nursery?

According to the DfE School Census 2025-26, 46.2% of pupils at St Matthew's CofE Primary School and Nursery are recorded as Pakistani. The full ethnic breakdown across all groups is available on the Pupils tab.

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How places are decided at St Matthew's CofE Primary School and Nursery

When there are more applications than places for 2027-28 (Reception), places are offered in this order of priority. Meeting a higher criterion beats meeting a lower one.

1Looked after children — Pupils who are looked after children and all previously looked after children.
2Exceptional medical or social need — Children who have an exceptional medical or social need (recommend by the appropriate professional – please read notes and definitions carefully)
3Sibling — A child who has a sibling who will be attending the school at the proposed date of admission.
4Church membership - nearest CE school — Children of parents who are members of the Church of England or other Christian denominations for whom the preferred school is the nearest Church of England school to the home address.
5Other children — Other Children.

If two applications tie: Where there are more applications than available within any one of the above criteria, applications will be allocated to those living closest to the school. The distance will be measured using the same method as the Local Authority... Where two or more applicants live equidistant from the school, as measure by the Local Authority, the remaining places will be allocated by random allocation; the process will be independently supervised.

Published by the admission authority. Meeting a criterion never guarantees a place — it sets the order places are offered in. Full detail, other entry points and previous years are on the Admissions tab.

St Matthew's CofE Primary School and Nursery: key facts

How many pupils attend St Matthew's CofE Primary School and Nursery?: St Matthew's CofE Primary School and Nursery has 338 pupils on roll.
What ages does St Matthew's CofE Primary School and Nursery take?: St Matthew's CofE Primary School and Nursery admits pupils aged 3 to 11.
Where is St Matthew's CofE Primary School and Nursery located?: St Matthew's CofE Primary School and Nursery is located in Bradford, BD5 8FG, Bradford.
How do I apply to St Matthew's CofE Primary School and Nursery?: St Matthew's CofE Primary School and Nursery 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 CofE Primary School and Nursery have a religious character?: Yes — St Matthew's CofE Primary School and Nursery has a religious character of Church of England. Faith criteria may apply to admissions; check the school's oversubscription policy for details.
How are Reception places decided at St Matthew's CofE Primary School and Nursery?: When St Matthew's CofE Primary School and Nursery has more applications than places for 2027-28, they are offered in a published order of priority: 1. Looked after children — Pupils who are looked after children and all previously looked after children; 2. Exceptional medical or social need — Children who have an exceptional medical or social need (recommend by the appropriate professional – please read notes and definitions carefully); 3. Sibling — A child who has a sibling who will be attending the school at the proposed date of admission, and 2 further criteria. The school offers 45 places at this entry point. Tie-break: Where there are more applications than available within any one of the above criteria, applications will be allocated to those living closest to the school. The distance will be measured using the same method as the Local Authority... Where two or more applicants live equidistant from the school, as measure by the Local Authority, the remaining places will be allocated by random allocation; the process will be independently supervised.
What is the largest ethnic background at St Matthew's CofE Primary School and Nursery?: According to the DfE School Census 2025-26, 46.2% of pupils at St Matthew's CofE Primary School and Nursery are recorded as Pakistani. The full ethnic breakdown across all groups is available on the Pupils tab.

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How places are decided at St Matthew's CofE Primary School and Nursery

When there are more applications than places for 2027-28 (Reception), places are offered in this order of priority. Meeting a higher criterion beats meeting a lower one.

1Looked after children — Pupils who are looked after children and all previously looked after children.
2Exceptional medical or social need — Children who have an exceptional medical or social need (recommend by the appropriate professional – please read notes and definitions carefully)
3Sibling — A child who has a sibling who will be attending the school at the proposed date of admission.
4Church membership - nearest CE school — Children of parents who are members of the Church of England or other Christian denominations for whom the preferred school is the nearest Church of England school to the home address.
5Other children — Other Children.

St Matthew's CofE Primary School and Nursery: key facts

How many pupils attend St Matthew's CofE Primary School and Nursery?: St Matthew's CofE Primary School and Nursery has 338 pupils on roll.
What ages does St Matthew's CofE Primary School and Nursery take?: St Matthew's CofE Primary School and Nursery admits pupils aged 3 to 11.
Where is St Matthew's CofE Primary School and Nursery located?: St Matthew's CofE Primary School and Nursery is located in Bradford, BD5 8FG, Bradford.
How do I apply to St Matthew's CofE Primary School and Nursery?: St Matthew's CofE Primary School and Nursery 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 CofE Primary School and Nursery have a religious character?: Yes — St Matthew's CofE Primary School and Nursery has a religious character of Church of England. Faith criteria may apply to admissions; check the school's oversubscription policy for details.
How are Reception places decided at St Matthew's CofE Primary School and Nursery?: When St Matthew's CofE Primary School and Nursery has more applications than places for 2027-28, they are offered in a published order of priority: 1. Looked after children — Pupils who are looked after children and all previously looked after children; 2. Exceptional medical or social need — Children who have an exceptional medical or social need (recommend by the appropriate professional – please read notes and definitions carefully); 3. Sibling — A child who has a sibling who will be attending the school at the proposed date of admission, and 2 further criteria. The school offers 45 places at this entry point. Tie-break: Where there are more applications than available within any one of the above criteria, applications will be allocated to those living closest to the school. The distance will be measured using the same method as the Local Authority... Where two or more applicants live equidistant from the school, as measure by the Local Authority, the remaining places will be allocated by random allocation; the process will be independently supervised.
What is the largest ethnic background at St Matthew's CofE Primary School and Nursery?: According to the DfE School Census 2025-26, 46.2% of pupils at St Matthew's CofE Primary School and Nursery are recorded as Pakistani. The full ethnic breakdown across all groups is available on the Pupils tab.

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