St Matthew's Primary School
Wenlock Street, Luton, LU2 0NJOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
St Matthew's Primary School is a primary school in Luton for ages 4 to 11. It is one of the 77 schools in Luton. It ranks 36th of 41 primary schools in Luton. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in September 2023.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 20 September 2023, report published 12 October 2023
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Quality of education
- Good
- Behaviour and attitudes
- Good
- Personal development
- Good
- Leadership and management
- Good
- Early years provision
- Outstanding
- Safeguarding
- Met
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 20 September 2023
Pupils get off to an excellent start at St Matthew's Primary School. They respond well to teachers' high expectations of what they can achieve and settle quickly. This means behaviour in class is calm and pupils can focus on learning. Pupils enjoy a wide range of clubs and sports activities. They are enthusiastic about taking part in sports competitions and singing in the choir. Pupils are extremely proud to represent their school. Trips and activities broaden pupils' horizons and develop aspirations about places they may visit or what job they might do in the future. Pupils take responsibility seriously and like being a 'young leader' to prepare activities at break times, or being part of the 'Eco Team'. Pupils learn to be honest and respectful citizens in their school community. From very early on, pupils learn how to keep safe online and keep physically fit and healthy. Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) benefit from time in The Meadow and take part in school life, as well as working well alongside their peers. Pupils are happy at school. They know that adults will listen and support them. Parents speak highly of the support from staff at the school.
What the school should improve
- In some subjects, pupils do not confidently remember the key knowledge that has been taught. This uncertainty means that they will not be able to integrate learning into larger ideas as they progress through the curriculum. The school should ensure that pupils' understanding across all subjects is checked as rigorously as it is in mathematics and reading. The school should make certain that pupils have sufficient time to revisit and consistently integrate new knowledge into wider learning.
- Pupils understanding of how to make a tangible contribution to the wider community is limited. This means pupils' development of active citizenship to bring about positive changes in the wider community is less developed. The school should extend the meaningful opportunities that pupils have to be responsible active citizens and help them understand how their contributions can positively impact on society.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
114 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
884 pupils on roll, with places for 900
Schools near St Matthew's Primary School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wenlock CofE Academy | 0.7 miles | Report card: Needs attention to strong standard | 30% met the expected standard |
| Crawley Green Infant School | 0.8 miles | Ofsted judgements: Good | Not published |
| River Bank Primary School | 0.8 miles | Ofsted: Good | 78% met the expected standard |
| Dallow Primary School | 0.9 miles | Ofsted: Good | 63% met the expected standard |
| Ramridge Primary School | 0.9 miles | Ofsted: Good | 56% met the expected standard |
School details
- School type
- Community school
- Sector
- Local authority maintained
- Age range
- 4 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Nursery classes
- No
- Headteacher
- Headteacher Victoria Rayner
- Phone
- 01582723970
- Address
- Wenlock Street, Luton, LU2 0NJ
- Local authority
- Luton
- URN
- 109552
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.