St Matthew's CofE Primary School is a primary school in West Drayton, serving pupils aged 3 to 11. The school is a academy converter and operates as a mixed school. It follows a not applicable admissions policy. It has a church of england religious character.
St Matthew's CofE Primary School currently has around 420 pupils on roll, which is about 100% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 49.3% boys and 50.7% girls. Around 26.8% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which gives an indication of the socio-economic mix. The student population reflects a mixed community across different backgrounds and needs.
Overall absence at the school is 5.4%. Persistent absence is recorded at 14.3%.
The student population reflects a mixed community, with indian pupils forming the largest group at around 17.6%. white british pupils make up about 16.7% , followed by other mixed at 12.4%
At its latest Ofsted inspection, the school was rated Good. This suggests the school is performing well overall. Safeguarding was judged to be effective, which is a key consideration for many parents.
| Address: | High Street, West Drayton, UB7 7QJ |
| Website: | http://www.st-matthews.hillingdon.sch.uk |
| Telephone: | 01895442724 |
| School Type: | Academy converter |
| Education phase: | Primary |
| Local authority: | Hillingdon |
| Headteacher / Principal: | Mrs Lisa Maher |
| Religious character: | Church of England |
| Admissions policy: | Not applicable |
| Unique reference: | 139302 |
Ofsted inspection date: 06/07/2022
Safeguarding is effective
| Age Range: | 3 - 11 |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| School Capacity: | 420 |
| Number of Pupils: | 420 |
| Number of Boys: | 207 |
| Number of Girls: | 213 |
| School | England state-funded schools: | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall absence: | 5.4% | 4% |
| Persistent absence: | 14.3% | 8.2% |
| Indian | 17.60% | 74 |
| White British | 16.70% | 70 |
| Other Mixed | 12.40% | 52 |
| Other White | 11.20% | 47 |
| African | 11.20% | 47 |
| Unclassified | 9.50% | 40 |
| Other (any other ethnic group) | 4.80% | 20 |
| Bangladeshi | 3.80% | 16 |
| Other Asian | 3.30% | 14 |
| White and Asian | 2.40% | 10 |
| Pakistani | 2.10% | 9 |
| White and Black Caribbean | 1.40% | 6 |
| Other Black | 1.40% | 6 |
| White and Black African | 1.20% | 5 |
| Caribbean | 1.00% | 4 |
| Irish | 0.00% | 0 |
| Chinese | 0.00% | 0 |
| Gypsy/Roma | 0.00% | 0 |
| Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage) | 0.00% | 0 |
Progress scores show how pupils performed compared with pupils nationally who had similar prior attainment. Scores above 0 are better than average; below 0 are worse than average.
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| McMillan Nursery School Judge Heath Lane , UB3 2PD | 3out of 4 | 2,822 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Matthew's CofE Primary School High Street , Yiewsley UB7 7QJ | 3out of 4 | 0 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Matthew's CofE Primary School High Street , Yiewsley UB7 7QJ | - not rated | 0 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Rabbsfarm Primary School Gordon Road , UB7 8AH | - not rated | 469 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| West Drayton Primary School Kingston Lane , UB7 9EA | - not rated | 1,066 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| West Drayton Academy Kingston Lane , UB7 9EA | 3out of 4 | 1,066 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Park Academy West London Park View Road , UB8 3GA | 2out of 4 | 1,229 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Stockley Academy Park View Road , Yiewsley UB8 3GA | - not rated | 1,229 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Evelyns School Appletree Avenue , Yiewsley UB7 8DA | - not rated | 1,372 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Townmead School Wise Lane , UB7 7EU | - not rated | 1,709 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bishopshalt School Royal Lane , Hillingdon UB8 3RF | 3out of 4 | 2,609 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hillingdon Tuition Centre Providence Road , Yiewsley UB7 8HJ | - not rated | 498 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Skills Hub Providence Road , Yiewsley UB7 8HJ | - not rated | 498 yd | Academy alternative provision converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The PRIDE Academy Falling Lane , Yiewsley UB7 8AB | - not rated | 609 yd | Free schools special | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Skills Hub Falling Lane , Yiewsley UB7 8AB | - not rated | 609 yd | Free schools alternative provision | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Pride Academy Falling Lane , Yiewsley UB7 8AB | - not rated | 610 yd | Academy special sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.