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St Matthew's Primary School
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St Matthew's Primary School
- Primary
- Luton LU2 0NJ
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| The quality of education | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Personal development | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Early years provision | Outstanding |
| Previous inspection grade | Requires Improvement |
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Foundational Skills: Clear structure and sequence to teaching phonics starts from the second week of Reception.
Success of the Curriculum: The school鈥檚 curriculum is ambitious, well-structured, and enjoyable leading to good learning outcomes.
Areas Needing Improvement: In some subjects, pupils do not confidently remember key knowledge and need more time to revisit and integrate new knowledge.
Performance in Maths & Reading: Teachers check understanding rigorously in mathematics and reading.
Support for Falling Behind: Quick identification of less fluent readers; additional support provided in The Beehive language base or extra reading sessions.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Classes are calm and focused on learning with pupils knowing school rules and caring for each other.
Support for SEND Pupils: Teachers adapt work to meet individual needs; The Meadow Class provides additional support.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: School ensures safety and promotes welfare effectively; safeguarding is effective.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: The school promotes resilience and coping with setbacks through the 鈥楬appy Centred School鈥� approach.
Parent Feedback: Parents speak highly of the support from staff at the school.
Parental Involvement: School provides English language programmes for pupils and families.
Extracurricular Activities: Wide range of clubs and trips available, including all pupils learning to play a musical instrument.
Teacher Engagement: Positive culture of professional development; teachers present information clearly.
Impact on Student Progress: Teachers' high expectations lead to good learning outcomes and confident, fluent readers.
Assessment of Teaching Quality: Regular, systematic assessment of pupils' understanding in most subjects.
Teaching Staff Challenges: Some subjects require more rigorous checking of pupils' understanding.
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St Matthew's Primary School is a Primary, Co-Ed school located in Bedfordshire, East of England.
It has 833 students from age 4-11 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 20 : 1.
At this school, 54% of pupils achieved higher standard in reading, writing & maths at key stage 2.
This school rated Good by recent Ofsted inspection.
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No matter their starting points or backgrounds, children learn how to be confident, to be excited by learning, challenge, and success, to find their voice, to think and be thoughtful, and to learn how to be responsible and take responsibility in a loving atmosphere. We want our children to know and think that the opportunities life has to offer are there for everyone and anyone to take, including them, throughout their time at St. Matthew's and after they leave. We also want them to know and believe that they are hungry for knowledge and life.
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| Phase of Education | Primary | Primary | Primary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Local Authority Maintained Schools | Local Authority Maintained Schools | Local Authority Maintained Schools |
| 夜来香研究所 grade |
A-
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B-
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A
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| Ofset report | Good | Good | Good |
| Age range | 4-11 | 3-11 | 3-11 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 20.8 | 25.8 | 25.3 |
| Proficient Math | 104 | 108 | 105 |
| Proficient Read | 103 | 109 | 104 |
| Grade 5 or above GCSE | - | - | - |
| Grade 5 or above A Level | - | - | - |
| Day Fees | - | - | - |
Primary Exam Result
View the average scaled scores of pupils in the key stage 2 reading and math tests. Scores of 100 or more indicate the expected standard, while 110 or more indicate a higher standard.
| Average scaled score | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maths | 104 | 96 | 97 |
| Reading | 103 | 96 | 98 |
Explore how well our pupils are doing academically. Discover the percentage of pupils who reach the expected level (with a score of 100 or more) and those who excel even further (achieving a score of 110 or more).
| Reading, writing and maths | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 54% | 56.72% | 55.96% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 5% | 7.03% | 7.42% |
Explore how much progress pupils have made in reading, writing, and math from key stage 1 to key stage 2.
| Subject | Progress score | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Reading | 0 | - |
| Writing | 1.3 | Above Average |
| Maths | 2.3 | Above Average |
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic 2020, 2021 and 2022 Primary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic 2020, 2021 and 2022 Primary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic 2020, 2021 and 2022 Primary school exam
results were not published at school level.
View the average scaled scores of pupils in the key stage 2 reading and math tests. Scores of 100 or more indicate the expected standard, while 110 or more indicate a higher standard.
| Average scaled score | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maths | 104 2 | 92 | 96 |
| Reading | 102 2 | 90 | 95 |
Explore how well our pupils are doing academically. Discover the percentage of pupils who reach the expected level (with a score of 100 or more) and those who excel even further (achieving a score of 110 or more).
| Reading, writing and maths | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 65% 19 | 55.58% | 60.44% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 8% 3 | 7.88% | 9.72% |
Explore how much progress pupils have made in reading, writing, and math from key stage 1 to key stage 2.
| Subject | Progress score | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Reading | -0.9 | Below Average |
| Writing | 0.2 | Average |
| Maths | 0.2 | Average |
View the average scaled scores of pupils in the key stage 2 reading and math tests. Scores of 100 or more indicate the expected standard, while 110 or more indicate a higher standard.
| Average scaled score | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maths | 102 1 | 94 | 94 |
| Reading | 100 | 93 | 95 |
Explore how well our pupils are doing academically. Discover the percentage of pupils who reach the expected level (with a score of 100 or more) and those who excel even further (achieving a score of 110 or more).
| Reading, writing and maths | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 46% 4 | 54.31% | 59.51% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 5% 2 | 7.63% | 9.16% |
Explore how much progress pupils have made in reading, writing, and math from key stage 1 to key stage 2.
| Subject | Progress score | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Reading | -3.5 | Below Average |
| Writing | -0.7 | Below Average |
| Maths | -1.8 | Below Average |
View the average scaled scores of pupils in the key stage 2 reading and math tests. Scores of 100 or more indicate the expected standard, while 110 or more indicate a higher standard.
| Average scaled score | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maths | 103 | 94 | 93 |
| Reading | 100 | 92 | 93 |
Explore how well our pupils are doing academically. Discover the percentage of pupils who reach the expected level (with a score of 100 or more) and those who excel even further (achieving a score of 110 or more).
| Reading, writing and maths | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 50% | 52.13% | 56.29% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 3% | 5.44% | 8.19% |
Explore how much progress pupils have made in reading, writing, and math from key stage 1 to key stage 2.
| Subject | Progress score | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Reading | -2.3 | Below Average |
| Writing | 1.1 | Above Average |
| Maths | 0.3 | Average |
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Holidays & terms
Holidays 2024/25
| Holidays | Date |
|---|---|
| Autumn Half Term Holidays | 28th Oct 2024 - 1st Nov 2024 |
| Winter Holidays | 23rd Dec 2024 - 3rd Jan 2025 |
| Spring Half Term Holidays | 17th Feb 2025 - 21st Feb 2025 |
| Spring Holidays | 7th Apr 2025 - 21st Apr 2025 |
| Summer Half Term Holidays | 26th May 2025 - 30th May 2025 |
| Summer Holidays | 23rd Jul 2025 - 29th Aug 2025 |
Terms Dates 2024/25
| Terms | Dates |
|---|---|
| Autumn Term | 2nd Sep 2024 - 27th Oct 2024 |
| Autumn Term-2 | 2nd Nov 2024 - 22nd Dec 2024 |
| Spring Term | 4th Jan 2025 - 16th Feb 2025 |
| Spring Term-2 | 22nd Feb 2025 - 6th Apr 2025 |
| Summer Term | 22nd Apr 2025 - 25th May 2025 |
| Summer Term-2 | 31st May 2025 - 22nd Jul 2025 |
Students Teachers
20 : 1
Student teacher ratio at St Matthew's Primary School
Local authority ratio 19 : 1