St Matthew's Church of England Primary and Nursery Academy
1 Peregrine Road, Plymouth, PL6 5FNOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
St Matthew's Church of England Primary and Nursery Academy is a primary school in Plymouth for ages 3 to 11. It is one of the 103 schools in Plymouth. It ranks 51st of 71 primary schools in Plymouth. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in March 2022.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 29 March 2022, report published 25 May 2022
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Quality of education
- Good
- Behaviour and attitudes
- Good
- Personal development
- Good
- Leadership and management
- Good
- Early years provision
- Good
- Safeguarding
- Met
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 29 March 2022
Pupils enjoy school. They are happy and have a strong sense of belonging. Leaders have high expectations for all pupils, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND). There are no limits placed on what pupils can achieve. Leaders ensure that all pupils can 'let their light shine'. Pupils are kind and friendly to each other. They ensure that everyone feels included during social times. Adults show pupils how to build and maintain successful relationships based on respect. Pupils say that bullying hardly ever happens. They are confident that adults would help them if it did. Pupils take part in a wide range of extra-curricular activities. Parents are overwhelmingly positive about sending their children to St Matthew's. Many commented on recent positive changes in the school. Parents felt well supported throughout the pandemic. They value leaders welcoming them at the gates each morning. One parent, whose comment represents the views of many, said 'staff cannot do enough to ensure our children feel happy, safe and cared for.'
What the school should improve
- Assessment is not used consistently well across the curriculum. Teachers are not always sure what pupils know and remember. As a result, some pupils have gaps in their knowledge. Leaders need to ensure that assessment is used effectively in all subjects to enable teachers to identify and prioritise knowledge that should be taught next.
- Some middle leaders are new to role. Some do not yet monitor the effectiveness of their subject effectively. As a result, they are not evaluating what the next steps of development should be. Leaders need to support middle leaders to accurately evaluate their areas of responsibility to enable pupils to be successful across all aspects of the curriculum.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
80 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
487 pupils on roll, with places for 500
Schools near St Matthew's Church of England Primary and Nursery Academy
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tor Bridge Primary School | 0.6 miles | Ofsted: Outstanding | 86% met the expected standard |
| St Edward's CofE Primary School | 0.6 miles | Ofsted: Good | 71% met the expected standard |
| Thornbury Primary School | 0.6 miles | Ofsted judgements: Requires improvement to good | 56% met the expected standard |
| Eggbuckland Vale Primary School | 0.7 miles | Ofsted judgements: Outstanding | 59% met the expected standard |
| Widey Court Primary School | 0.8 miles | Ofsted: Good | 79% met the expected standard |
School details
- School type
- Academy sponsor led
- Sector
- Academy
- Trust
- ST CHRISTOPHER'S C OF E (PRIMARY) MULTI ACADEMY TRUST
- Age range
- 3 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious character
- Church of England
- Nursery classes
- Yes
- Headteacher
- Mrs Suzie Ottewell
- Phone
- 01752395969
- Address
- 1 Peregrine Road, Plymouth, PL6 5FN
- Local authority
- Plymouth
- URN
- 140425
School details from Get Information about Schools, 17 September 2026. Ofsted outcomes published to 31 August 2026. Exam results for 2024/25 from the Department for Education. Pupil mix from the school census, 2025/26.