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St Matthew's Church of England Primary Academy is a academy Church of England primary school located in Preston, Lancashire, serving pupils ages 3 to 11. The school currently has 456 pupils on roll, operating above its stated capacity of 406 — indicating high demand for places. Around 28.40% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, reflecting a mixed socioeconomic intake. Ofsted inspection data is not currently available for St Matthew's Church of England Primary Academy — visit the Ofsted website to check for the latest inspection report. The school also offers nursery provision for children below statutory school age. Use our free catchment tool below to check whether any property falls within St Matthew's Church of England Primary Academy's admissions distance.
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School catchment distances are not always measured from the school's postcode or map pin. Some schools measure from the school gates, others from the main entrance, a specific published measuring point, or the centre of the school building. Always check St Matthew's Church of England Primary Academy's published admissions policy or contact Lancashire Council directly to confirm the exact measuring point before relying on any distance calculation.
This is a Church of England school. Faith schools typically use faith criteria alongside or instead of distance when allocating places. Always check the school's own admissions policy — distance alone may not determine your child's chance of a place.
Click "Open Catchment Tool" above, add this school by searching for its name or postcode, enter the catchment distance from the school's admissions policy, then check any address to see if it falls inside or outside catchment.
The official admissions policy for St Matthew's Church of England Primary Academy will be published on the school's website or on the Lancashire Council website. Search for "St Matthew's Church of England Primary Academy admissions policy" to find the current year's document.
This school has a Church of England religious character. Faith criteria typically apply alongside distance. Check the school's admissions policy carefully.
Visit the Ofsted reports website to find the latest inspection report and rating for this school.
Visit reports.ofsted.gov.uk and search for this school to find the latest inspection report and rating.
Use our free catchment tool above. Enter the school's name or postcode to plot it on the map, add the catchment radius from the school's admissions policy, then use "Check Address" to test any postcode or address. Always verify the exact measuring point with Lancashire Council or the school directly.
The school's admissions policy document contains the oversubscription criteria and published catchment distances. For community schools, Lancashire Council publishes annual admissions statistics including the furthest distance offered at each school. For academies and faith schools, check the school's own website.
No — catchment distances change year on year depending on how many children apply and how many places are available. Always use the most recent admissions data from the school or local authority.
The Unique Reference Number (URN) for St Matthew's Church of England Primary Academy is 148904. Use this to look up the school on the Get Information About Schools service or find Ofsted reports.
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