St Matthew's Church of England Primary School

How places are decided at St Matthew's Church of England Primary School

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

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

St Matthew's Church of England Primary School has 376 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 Leeds, LS7 3QF, Leeds.

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 2020-21 (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.

How are Reception places decided at St Matthew's Church of England Primary School?

When St Matthew's Church of England Primary School has more applications than places for 2027-28, they are offered in a published order of priority: 1. Looked after children (i.e. a child who is in the care of the Local Authority or provided with accommodation… — Looked after children (i.e. a child who is in the care of the Local Authority or provided with accommodation by that Authority) and children who were previously looked after but have been adopted or have become subject to a residence or child arrangement order or special guardianship order (conditions apply and evidence required) ; 2. Sibling link to a child attending St Matthew’s School and who will be on roll within the same academic year… — Sibling link to a child attending St Matthew’s School and who will be on roll within the same academic year where a sibling link includes children with a brother or sister (including step-siblings, adoptive siblings and foster siblings) of statutory school age, living at the same address, in attendance at the same school on the expected date of admission (conditions apply); 3. Faith link through attendance of worship at St. Matthew’s Church or any of the ‘Chapel Allerton and Meanwood… — Faith link through attendance of worship at St. Matthew’s Church or any of the ‘Chapel Allerton and Meanwood Churches Together’ who can show that they are either:, and 7 further criteria. The school offers 60 places at this entry point.

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

According to the DfE School Census 2025-26, 54.3% of pupils at St Matthew's Church of England Primary School are recorded as White British. The full ethnic breakdown across all groups is available on the Pupils tab.

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