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

School Atlas judged St Matthew's CofE Primary School's summary of 6 ofsted judgements as Strong standard at its inspection in February 2026, on School Atlas's own scale.

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

St Matthew's CofE Primary School has 470 pupils on roll.

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

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

Where is St Matthew's CofE Primary School located?

St Matthew's CofE Primary School is located in Smethwick, B66 3LX, Sandwell.

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

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

Yes — St Matthew's CofE 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 CofE Primary School?

On offer day for 2026-27 (Reception), the furthest place offered at St Matthew's CofE Primary School was 0.228 miles from the school. That is the distance the last place reached in one year, not a boundary and not a guarantee — it moves with the number of applicants.

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

When St Matthew's CofE Primary School has more applications than places for 2026-27, they are offered in a published order of priority: 1. Looked after and previously looked after children — Children looked after by a Local Authority (in accordance with section 22 of the Children Act 1989) at the time of making an application to the school and children who were previously looked after but ceased to be so because they were adopted or became subject to a Child Arrangements Order or Special Guardianship Order immediately following having been looked after. This includes those children who appear to the admission authority to have been in state care outside of England and ceased to be in state care as a result of being adopted; 2. Sibling attending the school at time of admission — Children who have a brother or sister who will still be attending the school at the time of admission (not including nursery children); 3. Distance from home to school — Distance in a straight line from a child's home to the school\u2019s main entrance as measured by Sandwell Local Authority from the Ordnance Survey \u2018address point\u2019 of the home to the main entrance of the school (Windmill Lane site). The school offers 60 places at this entry point. Tie-break: If two or more applicants share the same distance to the school and only one place is available, the applicant to whom the place will be offered will be determined by the Local Authority by random selection (unless this involves multiple births, in which case, all the siblings will be admitted).

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

According to the DfE School Census 2025-26, 24.3% of pupils at St Matthew's CofE Primary School are recorded as Black African. The full ethnic breakdown across all groups is available on the Pupils tab.

St Matthew's CofE Primary School: Ofsted & Catchment 2026

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was the furthest place offered on offer day for 2026-27 (Reception). That is how far the last place reached in ONE year — not a boundary, and not a guarantee. It moves with the number of applicants, so treat it as a guide rather than a line on a map.

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

When there are more applications than places for 2026-27 (Reception), places are offered in this order of priority. Meeting a higher criterion beats meeting a lower one.

1Looked after and previously looked after children — Children looked after by a Local Authority (in accordance with section 22 of the Children Act 1989) at the time of making an application to the school and children who were previously looked after but ceased to be so because they were adopted or became subject to a Child Arrangements Order or Special Guardianship Order immediately following having been looked after. This includes those children who appear to the admission authority to have been in state care outside of England and ceased to be in state care as a result of being adopted.
2Sibling attending the school at time of admission — Children who have a brother or sister who will still be attending the school at the time of admission (not including nursery children).
3Distance from home to school — Distance in a straight line from a child's home to the school\u2019s main entrance as measured by Sandwell Local Authority from the Ordnance Survey \u2018address point\u2019 of the home to the main entrance of the school (Windmill Lane site).

If two applications tie: If two or more applicants share the same distance to the school and only one place is available, the applicant to whom the place will be offered will be determined by the Local Authority by random selection (unless this involves multiple births, in which case, all the siblings will be admitted).

Children with an Education and Health Care Plan that names St Matthew's Church of England Primary School will be offered a place first; this may reduce places available. Includes provisions on deferred entry, summer-born children, and admission outside normal age group. Transcribed from the school's own determined admission arrangements as published by Sandwell MBC. Children with an EHCP naming the school are admitted first; that is a statutory duty, not an oversubscription criterion. | Previously recorded here: Reception annual admission statistics (National Offer Day 16 April): Sandwell council — furthest distance offered (miles) + PAN/applications; N/A published as null.

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: key facts

What did School Atlas judge St Matthew's CofE Primary School's summary of 6 ofsted judgements to be?: School Atlas judged St Matthew's CofE Primary School's summary of 6 ofsted judgements as Strong standard at its inspection in February 2026, on School Atlas's own scale.
How many pupils attend St Matthew's CofE Primary School?: St Matthew's CofE Primary School has 470 pupils on roll.
What ages does St Matthew's CofE Primary School take?: St Matthew's CofE Primary School admits pupils aged 3 to 11.
Where is St Matthew's CofE Primary School located?: St Matthew's CofE Primary School is located in Smethwick, B66 3LX, Sandwell.
How do I apply to St Matthew's CofE Primary School?: St Matthew's CofE 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 CofE Primary School have a religious character?: Yes — St Matthew's CofE 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 CofE Primary School?: On offer day for 2026-27 (Reception), the furthest place offered at St Matthew's CofE Primary School was 0.228 miles from the school. That is the distance the last place reached in one year, not a boundary and not a guarantee — it moves with the number of applicants.
How are Reception places decided at St Matthew's CofE Primary School?: When St Matthew's CofE Primary School has more applications than places for 2026-27, they are offered in a published order of priority: 1. Looked after and previously looked after children — Children looked after by a Local Authority (in accordance with section 22 of the Children Act 1989) at the time of making an application to the school and children who were previously looked after but ceased to be so because they were adopted or became subject to a Child Arrangements Order or Special Guardianship Order immediately following having been looked after. This includes those children who appear to the admission authority to have been in state care outside of England and ceased to be in state care as a result of being adopted; 2. Sibling attending the school at time of admission — Children who have a brother or sister who will still be attending the school at the time of admission (not including nursery children); 3. Distance from home to school — Distance in a straight line from a child's home to the school\u2019s main entrance as measured by Sandwell Local Authority from the Ordnance Survey \u2018address point\u2019 of the home to the main entrance of the school (Windmill Lane site). The school offers 60 places at this entry point. Tie-break: If two or more applicants share the same distance to the school and only one place is available, the applicant to whom the place will be offered will be determined by the Local Authority by random selection (unless this involves multiple births, in which case, all the siblings will be admitted).
What is the largest ethnic background at St Matthew's CofE Primary School?: According to the DfE School Census 2025-26, 24.3% of pupils at St Matthew's CofE Primary School are recorded as Black African. The full ethnic breakdown across all groups is available on the Pupils tab.

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Last distance offered at St Matthew's CofE Primary School, year by year →

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

When there are more applications than places for 2026-27 (Reception), places are offered in this order of priority. Meeting a higher criterion beats meeting a lower one.

1Looked after and previously looked after children — Children looked after by a Local Authority (in accordance with section 22 of the Children Act 1989) at the time of making an application to the school and children who were previously looked after but ceased to be so because they were adopted or became subject to a Child Arrangements Order or Special Guardianship Order immediately following having been looked after. This includes those children who appear to the admission authority to have been in state care outside of England and ceased to be in state care as a result of being adopted.
2Sibling attending the school at time of admission — Children who have a brother or sister who will still be attending the school at the time of admission (not including nursery children).
3Distance from home to school — Distance in a straight line from a child's home to the school\u2019s main entrance as measured by Sandwell Local Authority from the Ordnance Survey \u2018address point\u2019 of the home to the main entrance of the school (Windmill Lane site).

St Matthew's CofE Primary School: key facts

What did School Atlas judge St Matthew's CofE Primary School's summary of 6 ofsted judgements to be?: School Atlas judged St Matthew's CofE Primary School's summary of 6 ofsted judgements as Strong standard at its inspection in February 2026, on School Atlas's own scale.
How many pupils attend St Matthew's CofE Primary School?: St Matthew's CofE Primary School has 470 pupils on roll.
What ages does St Matthew's CofE Primary School take?: St Matthew's CofE Primary School admits pupils aged 3 to 11.
Where is St Matthew's CofE Primary School located?: St Matthew's CofE Primary School is located in Smethwick, B66 3LX, Sandwell.
How do I apply to St Matthew's CofE Primary School?: St Matthew's CofE 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 CofE Primary School have a religious character?: Yes — St Matthew's CofE 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 CofE Primary School?: On offer day for 2026-27 (Reception), the furthest place offered at St Matthew's CofE Primary School was 0.228 miles from the school. That is the distance the last place reached in one year, not a boundary and not a guarantee — it moves with the number of applicants.
How are Reception places decided at St Matthew's CofE Primary School?: When St Matthew's CofE Primary School has more applications than places for 2026-27, they are offered in a published order of priority: 1. Looked after and previously looked after children — Children looked after by a Local Authority (in accordance with section 22 of the Children Act 1989) at the time of making an application to the school and children who were previously looked after but ceased to be so because they were adopted or became subject to a Child Arrangements Order or Special Guardianship Order immediately following having been looked after. This includes those children who appear to the admission authority to have been in state care outside of England and ceased to be in state care as a result of being adopted; 2. Sibling attending the school at time of admission — Children who have a brother or sister who will still be attending the school at the time of admission (not including nursery children); 3. Distance from home to school — Distance in a straight line from a child's home to the school\u2019s main entrance as measured by Sandwell Local Authority from the Ordnance Survey \u2018address point\u2019 of the home to the main entrance of the school (Windmill Lane site). The school offers 60 places at this entry point. Tie-break: If two or more applicants share the same distance to the school and only one place is available, the applicant to whom the place will be offered will be determined by the Local Authority by random selection (unless this involves multiple births, in which case, all the siblings will be admitted).
What is the largest ethnic background at St Matthew's CofE Primary School?: According to the DfE School Census 2025-26, 24.3% of pupils at St Matthew's CofE Primary School are recorded as Black African. The full ethnic breakdown across all groups is available on the Pupils tab.

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