St Matthew's CofE Primary School
Linkfield Lane, Redhill, RH1 1JFOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
St Matthew's CofE Primary School is a primary school in Redhill for ages 3 to 11. It is one of the 512 schools in Surrey. It ranks 5th of 9 primary schools in Redhill. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in June 2022.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 28 June 2022, report published 21 September 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 23 June 2026
This is a school where everyone, pupils and staff alike, ‘aim high’. Staff hold high aspirations for all. Many pupils leave and join St Matthew’s during the school year. Every pupil, however long they stay, is greeted warmly and becomes an integral part of this thriving and close-knit community. This inclusive school extends far beyond the classroom, embracing pupils, parents and staff with a shared culture of belonging and understanding. Pupils are proud of their school which is full of joy. They start the day with beaming smiles as they enter the school gates. Attendance rates are high. Pupils feel safe and know they are well cared for by the adults who work in the school. They say that bullying is not a feature of school life. Pupils know how to report a worry and have many trusted adults to pick from. They have faith in staff to deal with any issues quickly. Pupils’ behaviour is excellent. They are eager to learn and try their best in lessons. Pupils are very kind to each other, encouraging and building each other up. Children in the early years develop a love of learning. They understand the importance of working together, sharing and taking turns Pupils learn well which, on the whole, is reflected in published outcomes. Staff understand how to support pupils with any barriers to learning precisely. Pupils are well prepared for the next stage of their education. Pupils benefit from an extensive personal development programme which broadens their experiences. This programme is tailored to pupils’ needs closely. During the inspection, pupils participated in enrichment week. Key stage 2 pupils were learning how to paddleboard, kayak and sail, developing confidence, resilience and learning new skills.
What the school should improve
- Leaders should continue to strengthen the consistency of teaching, including in phonics, so that pupils achieve consistently well over time.
- Leaders should support staff to develop the expertise they need to consistently develop children’s language, vocabulary and understanding through high-quality interactions in the early years.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
45 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
363 pupils on roll, with places for 460
Schools near St Matthew's CofE Primary School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| St Joseph's Catholic Primary School | 0.3 miles | Ofsted: Good | 68% met the expected standard |
| Wray Common Primary School | 0.5 miles | Report card: Expected standard to strong standard | 76% met the expected standard |
| Hatchlands Primary | 0.6 miles | Ofsted: Good | 69% met the expected standard |
| Earlswood Infant and Nursery School | 1 mile | Ofsted: Good | Not published |
| Lime Tree Primary School and Nursery | 1 mile | Ofsted: Outstanding | 69% met the expected standard |
School details
- School type
- Academy sponsor led
- Sector
- Academy
- Trust
- SDBE MULTI-ACADEMY TRUST
- Age range
- 3 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious character
- Church of England
- Nursery classes
- Yes
- Headteacher
- Mrs Kate Penfold
- Phone
- 01737762080
- Address
- Linkfield Lane, Redhill, RH1 1JF
- Local authority
- Surrey
- URN
- 144994
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.