# St Matthew's Church of England Primary Academy — Preston, United Kingdom

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## At a glance

- **Type:** Primary
- **Parent rating:** 4.4/5 from 4 published reviews
- **Founded:** 1874
- **Principal:** Mr M Mackley

## Contact

- **Address:** New Hall Lane, Preston, Lancashire
- **Phone:** 01772 794482
- **Website:** https://stmatthewspreston.co.uk/
- **SchoolBrowse profile:** https://schoolbrowse.com/gb/preston/st-matthews-church-of-england-primary-academy-22160

## About

St Matthew's Church of England Primary Academy is a school family, where every member is valued, encouraged and cared for in a supportive environment. Our school family is made up of many different cultures and faiths and we enjoy serving such a rich and diverse community.

## Official rankings

- **Ofsted (Leadership and Management):** Requires Improvement — Nov 2017
- **Ofsted (Overall Effectiveness):** Requires Improvement — Nov 2017

## Recent parent reviews

- **5/5** — Wonderful school and community!: We've been really happy with St Matthew's so far. The staff are friendly and the curriculum is great for my child's academic and emotional growth. We love the Christian values that are woven throughout the school too! *(Sep 2022)*
- **5/5** — Great outdoor activities!: Our child has loved the outdoor trips and activities that St Matthew's organises. The teachers are enthusiastic and really care about the children's learning. The uniform is also a great way to promote a sense of community. *(Feb 2022)*
- **4/5** — Supportive and inclusive environment: We've been really impressed with the support that our child has received at St Matthew's. The school is very welcoming to children from different cultures and faiths, and the staff are always happy to help. The facilities could be improved, but overall we're very happy. *(Jun 2021)*
- **3/5** — Mixed experience: We had a bit of a mixed experience at St Matthew's. The teachers were great, but the school's communication with parents could be better. Our child also struggled with the transition to secondary school, but maybe that's not the school's fault! *(Dec 2020)*

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