St Matthew's CofE Primary School
🇬🇧 Official data · 2025Oldham, North West OL9 0BN · Oldham
#643 of 2,286 primary schools in North West
#5433 of 15,697 nationally
About St Matthew's CofE Primary School
St Matthew's CofE Primary School is a academy primary located in Oldham, in the Oldham local authority of North West, England. It caters for Ages 4–11. In 2025 it enrolled 400 students. Academies and free schools are state-funded and free to attend, run by academy trusts rather than the local authority.
Its Success Index (England) is 62.0 out of 100, placing it in the top 50% of primary schools in England and 643rd of 2,286 ranked primary schools in North West. Its strongest component is community advantage (fewer pupils on free school meals) (62th percentile).
Other published figures: pupils on roll 400; capacity filled 95.2%.
There are 102 schools in Oldham; St Matthew's CofE Primary School ranks 14th of 91 scored schools there.
Success Index (England) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against primary schools across England.
- KS2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (35%)–
- KS2: higher standard (20%)–
- KS2: reading progress (10%)–
- KS2: maths progress (10%)–
- Progress 8 (20%)–
- Attainment 8 (30%)–
- Grade 5+ in English & maths (15%)–
- A level points per entry (10%)–
- Community advantage (fewer pupils on free school meals) (15%)16.3%
The Success Index (England) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for St Matthew's CofE Primary School by the official sources.
- Pupils on roll
- 400
- Number of pupils in the latest school census.
- Free school meals
- 16.3%
- Percentage of pupils eligible for free school meals.
- Capacity filled
- 95.2%
- Pupils on roll as a share of the school's reported capacity.
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Schools near St Matthew's CofE Primary School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (England).
North Chadderton School
Oldham · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,524 students · 130 m away
The Chadderton Preparatory School
Oldham · Independent primary · Ages 2–11
121 students · 793 m away
Mills Hill Primary School
Oldham · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
604 students · 1.1 km away
Bare Trees Primary School
Oldham · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
636 students · 1.1 km away
St Herbert's RC Primary School, a Voluntary Academy
Oldham · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
322 students · 1.2 km away
The Radclyffe School
Oldham · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
1,430 students · 1.2 km away
Burnley Brow Community School
Oldham · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
473 students · 1.3 km away
St. Paul's CofE Primary School
Oldham · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
231 students · 1.6 km away
St Luke's CofE Primary School
Oldham · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
191 students · 1.7 km away
Elm Wood Primary School
Manchester · Local authority primary · Ages 2–11
453 students · 1.7 km away
Similar schools
Academy primary schools in North West with a comparable Pupils on roll.
Marus Bridge Primary School
Wigan · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
400 students
Holmes Chapel Primary School
Crewe · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
401 students
West Didsbury CE Primary School
Manchester · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
402 students
Westminster Primary Academy
Blackpool · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
397 students
Norris Bank Primary School
Stockport · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
403 students
St Ann's Church of England Primary School
Prescot · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
404 students
Frequently asked questions
Is St Matthew's CofE Primary School a good school?
St Matthew's CofE Primary School has a Success Index (England) of 62.0 out of 100 (Top 50% of primary schools in England) and ranks #643 of 2,286 in North West. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does St Matthew's CofE Primary School rank in North West?
St Matthew's CofE Primary School ranks #643 of 2,286 primary schools in North West and #5433 of 15,697 nationally on the Success Index (England) (2025 data).
How many students attend St Matthew's CofE Primary School?
St Matthew's CofE Primary School had 400 students in 2025.
Is St Matthew's CofE Primary School a primary school or a secondary school?
St Matthew's CofE Primary School is classified as a primary covering Ages 4–11. It is a academy school.
What other schools are near St Matthew's CofE Primary School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of St Matthew's CofE Primary School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (England) and distance, and can be compared side by side.