St Matthew's RC High School

About St Matthew's RC High School

St Matthew's RC High School is a Catholic school that provides a holistic education to its students. The school's mission is to develop the 'St Matthew's Family' and provide a first-class Catholic education. It aims to achieve academic excellence and personal development through its Catholic values.

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Key Facts

Head/Principal Mr A Nightingale

Rating Breakdown

Based on published reviews

Safety & Security 5.0

Teaching Quality 4.5

Communication 4.5

Student Wellbeing 5.0

Facilities 5.0

Parent Survey

Official Ofsted Parent View data • 46 responses • 3.5% response rate

View on Ofsted

My child is happy at this school

93.5% positive 6.6% negative

My child feels safe at this school

95.7% positive 4.4% negative

The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved

93.5% positive 4.4% negative

The school has high expectations for my child

87% positive 8.8% negative

My child does well at this school

89.2% positive 10.9% negative

I would recommend this school to another parent

Data from Ofsted Parent View as of September 2025. Based on 46 parent responses to the official Ofsted survey.

School Workforce

Teacher and staff information • 2024-2025

Note: These figures are estimated based on national averages. Actual school-level data not yet available.

17.0:1

Pupil-Teacher Ratio

Excellent

77.9

Teachers (FTE)

Estimated workforce data based on GIAS enrollment and national average ratios. Academic year 2024-2025.

Secondary School Results (Key Stage 4)

Exam performance data • 2023-2024

36.9

Attainment 8

Average grade across 8 subjects

-0.59

Progress 8

Well below average

22.3%

English & Maths 9-5

Strong pass in both

45.0%

English & Maths 9-4

Standard pass in both

Additional Information

17.3% entered EBacc

10.1% achieved EBacc

278 pupils in cohort

Data from DfE Performance Tables for academic year 2023-2024. Published January 2024. View full performance tables

Reviews 3

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Emily J

Parent Feb 20, 2023

5.0

"A Wonderful Experience for Our Daughter"

We are so grateful to have found St Matthew's. The school's values of 'We Pray, We Care, We Achieve' really resonated with us. The facilities are excellent, and the teachers are dedicated to supporting our daughter's academic and personal growth. We feel confident that she will receive a top-notch education and have a happy school experience.

Safety & Wellbeing 5/5

Teaching & Learning 4/5

Communication 4/5

Mental & Emotional Wellbeing 5/5

Facilities 5/5

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Mark K

Parent Sep 15, 2022

5.0

"Fantastic School Community"

From the initial welcome to the school, we knew St Matthew's was the right choice for our son. The school's commitment to Catholic values and its focus on academic excellence align with our own values. The staff are friendly, approachable, and genuinely care about each student's well-being. We're thrilled to be part of the St Matthew's community.

Safety & Wellbeing 5/5

Teaching & Learning 5/5

Communication 5/5

Mental & Emotional Wellbeing 5/5

Facilities 5/5

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Sarah T

Parent Jun 10, 2022

4.0

"A Mix of Experiences"

We have a positive experience at St Matthew's, but there were some challenges. The school's personal development program helped our child build confidence and social skills, but we felt that the academic expectations were sometimes unrealistic. The facilities are modern, but the school could benefit from more extracurricular activities for older students. Overall, we're grateful for the education our child received.

Safety & Wellbeing 4/5

Teaching & Learning 3/5

Communication 3/5

Mental & Emotional Wellbeing 3/5

Facilities 4/5

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