What did Ofsted judge Matchborough First School Academy's overall effectiveness to be?

Ofsted judged Matchborough First School Academy's overall effectiveness as Good at its inspection in March 2024, on Ofsted's own scale.

How many pupils attend Matchborough First School Academy?

Matchborough First School Academy has 335 pupils on roll.

What ages does Matchborough First School Academy take?

Matchborough First School Academy admits pupils aged 3 to 9.

Where is Matchborough First School Academy located?

Matchborough First School Academy is located in Redditch, B98 0GD, Worcestershire.

How do I apply to Matchborough First School Academy?

Matchborough First School Academy 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.

How are Reception places decided at Matchborough First School Academy?

When Matchborough First School Academy has more applications than places for 2027-28, they are offered in a published order of priority: 1. Looked after and previously looked after children — Children in care and children who ceased to be in care (LAC/PLAC) because they were adopted or made subject of a residence of special guardianship order, including those who appear to have been in state care outside of the UK and cease to be in state care as a result of being adopted; 2. Siblings on roll — Children with a sibling on roll at the time of application – the sibling must be attending the school at the time of entry of the younger child. A sibling is defined as a full, adopted, half or step brother or sister living at the same address. Children brought together as a family by a civil partnership and who are living at the same address are also considered to be siblings; 3. Children living in the catchment area — Children living in the school catchment area – this is defined as the address where the child is normally resident. In cases of shared custody, the school will need to see the terms of the residency order to clarify the home address. Where there is no residency order, school will consider that residency is with the parent/carer who has primary, day to day care. In this case, evidence of where the child is registered with a GP may be required should there be any disputes, and 1 further criteria. The school offers 60 places at this entry point. Tie-break: In cases of equi-distance, places will be allocated by random lottery, supervised by an independent source.

What is the largest ethnic background at Matchborough First School Academy?

According to the DfE School Census 2025-26, 74.9% of pupils at Matchborough First School Academy are recorded as White British. The full ethnic breakdown across all groups is available on the Pupils tab.

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How places are decided at Matchborough First School Academy

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 and previously looked after children — Children in care and children who ceased to be in care (LAC/PLAC) because they were adopted or made subject of a residence of special guardianship order, including those who appear to have been in state care outside of the UK and cease to be in state care as a result of being adopted.
2Siblings on roll — Children with a sibling on roll at the time of application – the sibling must be attending the school at the time of entry of the younger child. A sibling is defined as a full, adopted, half or step brother or sister living at the same address. Children brought together as a family by a civil partnership and who are living at the same address are also considered to be siblings.
3Children living in the catchment area — Children living in the school catchment area – this is defined as the address where the child is normally resident. In cases of shared custody, the school will need to see the terms of the residency order to clarify the home address. Where there is no residency order, school will consider that residency is with the parent/carer who has primary, day to day care. In this case, evidence of where the child is registered with a GP may be required should there be any disputes
4Distance from school — Distance as measured by the shortest route as measured on the Google Maps for walking from the main school gate on Matchborough Way, B98 0GD

If two applications tie: In cases of equi-distance, places will be allocated by random lottery, supervised by an independent source

EHCP naming the school: 'A child who has an EHCP which names Matchborough First School Academy, will be offered a place at the school if the setting is deemed appropriate.' Class size exceptions listed separately including EHCP, LAC/PLAC, procedural error, appeal, service personnel, twins/multi-birth. CATCHMENT: Children living in the school catchment area – this is defined as the address where the child is normally resident. Transcribed from the school's own determined admission arrangements as published by Worcestershire County Council. Children with an EHCP naming the school are admitted first; that is a statutory duty, not an oversubscription criterion.

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.

Matchborough First School Academy: key facts

What did Ofsted judge Matchborough First School Academy's overall effectiveness to be?: Ofsted judged Matchborough First School Academy's overall effectiveness as Good at its inspection in March 2024, on Ofsted's own scale.
How many pupils attend Matchborough First School Academy?: Matchborough First School Academy has 335 pupils on roll.
What ages does Matchborough First School Academy take?: Matchborough First School Academy admits pupils aged 3 to 9.
Where is Matchborough First School Academy located?: Matchborough First School Academy is located in Redditch, B98 0GD, Worcestershire.
How do I apply to Matchborough First School Academy?: Matchborough First School Academy 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.
How are Reception places decided at Matchborough First School Academy?: When Matchborough First School Academy has more applications than places for 2027-28, they are offered in a published order of priority: 1. Looked after and previously looked after children — Children in care and children who ceased to be in care (LAC/PLAC) because they were adopted or made subject of a residence of special guardianship order, including those who appear to have been in state care outside of the UK and cease to be in state care as a result of being adopted; 2. Siblings on roll — Children with a sibling on roll at the time of application – the sibling must be attending the school at the time of entry of the younger child. A sibling is defined as a full, adopted, half or step brother or sister living at the same address. Children brought together as a family by a civil partnership and who are living at the same address are also considered to be siblings; 3. Children living in the catchment area — Children living in the school catchment area – this is defined as the address where the child is normally resident. In cases of shared custody, the school will need to see the terms of the residency order to clarify the home address. Where there is no residency order, school will consider that residency is with the parent/carer who has primary, day to day care. In this case, evidence of where the child is registered with a GP may be required should there be any disputes, and 1 further criteria. The school offers 60 places at this entry point. Tie-break: In cases of equi-distance, places will be allocated by random lottery, supervised by an independent source.
What is the largest ethnic background at Matchborough First School Academy?: According to the DfE School Census 2025-26, 74.9% of pupils at Matchborough First School Academy are recorded as White British. The full ethnic breakdown across all groups is available on the Pupils tab.

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How places are decided at Matchborough First School Academy

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 and previously looked after children — Children in care and children who ceased to be in care (LAC/PLAC) because they were adopted or made subject of a residence of special guardianship order, including those who appear to have been in state care outside of the UK and cease to be in state care as a result of being adopted.
2Siblings on roll — Children with a sibling on roll at the time of application – the sibling must be attending the school at the time of entry of the younger child. A sibling is defined as a full, adopted, half or step brother or sister living at the same address. Children brought together as a family by a civil partnership and who are living at the same address are also considered to be siblings.
3Children living in the catchment area — Children living in the school catchment area – this is defined as the address where the child is normally resident. In cases of shared custody, the school will need to see the terms of the residency order to clarify the home address. Where there is no residency order, school will consider that residency is with the parent/carer who has primary, day to day care. In this case, evidence of where the child is registered with a GP may be required should there be any disputes
4Distance from school — Distance as measured by the shortest route as measured on the Google Maps for walking from the main school gate on Matchborough Way, B98 0GD

If two applications tie: In cases of equi-distance, places will be allocated by random lottery, supervised by an independent source

Matchborough First School Academy: key facts

What did Ofsted judge Matchborough First School Academy's overall effectiveness to be?: Ofsted judged Matchborough First School Academy's overall effectiveness as Good at its inspection in March 2024, on Ofsted's own scale.
How many pupils attend Matchborough First School Academy?: Matchborough First School Academy has 335 pupils on roll.
What ages does Matchborough First School Academy take?: Matchborough First School Academy admits pupils aged 3 to 9.
Where is Matchborough First School Academy located?: Matchborough First School Academy is located in Redditch, B98 0GD, Worcestershire.
How do I apply to Matchborough First School Academy?: Matchborough First School Academy 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.
How are Reception places decided at Matchborough First School Academy?: When Matchborough First School Academy has more applications than places for 2027-28, they are offered in a published order of priority: 1. Looked after and previously looked after children — Children in care and children who ceased to be in care (LAC/PLAC) because they were adopted or made subject of a residence of special guardianship order, including those who appear to have been in state care outside of the UK and cease to be in state care as a result of being adopted; 2. Siblings on roll — Children with a sibling on roll at the time of application – the sibling must be attending the school at the time of entry of the younger child. A sibling is defined as a full, adopted, half or step brother or sister living at the same address. Children brought together as a family by a civil partnership and who are living at the same address are also considered to be siblings; 3. Children living in the catchment area — Children living in the school catchment area – this is defined as the address where the child is normally resident. In cases of shared custody, the school will need to see the terms of the residency order to clarify the home address. Where there is no residency order, school will consider that residency is with the parent/carer who has primary, day to day care. In this case, evidence of where the child is registered with a GP may be required should there be any disputes, and 1 further criteria. The school offers 60 places at this entry point. Tie-break: In cases of equi-distance, places will be allocated by random lottery, supervised by an independent source.
What is the largest ethnic background at Matchborough First School Academy?: According to the DfE School Census 2025-26, 74.9% of pupils at Matchborough First School Academy are recorded as White British. The full ethnic breakdown across all groups is available on the Pupils tab.

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Where children go next

Pupils here are given admissions priority at these schools.

Ipsley CofE Middle School

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