St Matthew's CofE Primary School
Poplar Road, Stretford, Manchester, M32 9ANOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
St Matthew's CofE Primary School is a primary school in Manchester for ages 3 to 11. It is one of the 101 schools in Trafford. It ranks 201st of 250 primary schools in Manchester. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in May 2017.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 4 May 2017, report published 30 May 2017
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Leadership and management
- Good
- Early years provision
- Good
- Safeguarding
- Met
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 22 June 2022
Pupils are proud to be members of St Matthew's school. They live up to the school motto, 'let your light shine', and thoroughly enjoy learning with their friends. Pupils are confident learners. They respond well to the high expectations that staff have of their achievement and behaviour. As a result, most pupils, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), and children in the early years, achieve well in a range of subjects. Pupils told the inspector that they feel safe and loved in school. Pupils learn about racism. Older pupils know what homophobic bullying is. The school council is active. Members have formed a steering group to help to raise awareness of LGBTQ+ issues. Pupils told the inspector that if bullying happens, it is dealt with immediately. Year 6 pupils participate in water sports and different outdoor activities, at their annual residential retreat. They also visit museums and theatres in Manchester and Stockport. Pupils enjoy fieldtrips, which support their learning in history and geography. Opportunities are available for pupils to pursue their interests in different areas of music and sport. Children in the early years visit local parks and a farm to enhance their knowledge of the world in which they live.
What the school should improve
- In some subjects, effective checks on pupils' learning are not in place. As a result, in these subjects, staff do not have an accurate understanding of how well pupils are learning. Leaders should ensure that assessment procedures are in place so that staff know how well pupils are learning the content of the curriculum.
- In a few subjects, subject leaders do not have the subject knowledge or expertise that they need to support teachers to deliver the curriculum effectively. This means that teachers are less sure about how to design learning in these subjects to build pupils' knowledge over time. Senior leaders should make sure that subject leaders receive the training that they need to ensure that the curriculum is delivered as intended.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
27 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
141 pupils on roll, with places for 235
Schools near St Matthew's CofE Primary School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Moss Park Primary School | 0.6 miles | Ofsted judgements: Good to outstanding | 74% met the expected standard |
| Victoria Park Infant School | 0.7 miles | Ofsted: Good | Not published |
| St Ann's RC Primary School | 0.8 miles | Ofsted: Good | 53% met the expected standard |
| Victoria Park Junior School | 0.9 miles | Ofsted: Good | 73% met the expected standard |
| Park Road Sale Primary School | 0.9 miles | Ofsted: Outstanding | 89% met the expected standard |
School details
- School type
- Voluntary controlled school
- Sector
- Local authority maintained
- Age range
- 3 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious character
- Church of England
- Nursery classes
- Yes
- Headteacher
- Miss Shelley Lynton
- Phone
- 01618651284
- Address
- Poplar Road, Stretford, Manchester, M32 9AN
- Local authority
- Trafford
- URN
- 106337
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.