St Matthew's CofE Primary School
Mill Lane, Normanton-on-Trent, Newark, NG23 6RW
- Phase
- Primary
- School type
- Academy converter
- Ages
- 3 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious character
- Church of England
- Trust
- MINSTER TRUST FOR EDUCATION
- Headteacher
- Mrs Kathryn King
- Diocese
- Diocese of Southwell
- Nursery provision
- Has Nursery Classes
- Constituency
- Newark
- Setting
- Smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city
- Capacity
- 70
- Pupils on roll
- 69
- URN
- 152065
- Local authority
- Nottinghamshire
- Website
- School website
- Telephone
- 01636821217
About this school
St Matthew's CofE Primary School is a Church of England primary academy in Newark. It teaches children aged 3 to 11 and has 69 pupils on roll.
Ofsted has inspected St Matthew's CofE Primary School, and its latest judgement is set out below. Seeing a school for yourself shows what no page can, so arrange a visit before you apply.
Ofsted judgement
Ofsted's most recent visit was a short inspection on 10 December 2024, where inspectors found that standards have been maintained. The school's last full inspection took place before September 2019, so its area grades are not part of Ofsted's current published data. Older reports are on the school's Ofsted page.
This inspection took place when the school was registered as St Matthew's CofE Primary School (URN 122764).
How St Matthew's CofE Primary School compares
| School | KS2 RWM (2024/25) | Absence | FSM (6 years) | Pupils | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| This school | — | — | — | 69 | — |
| Sutton-On-Trent Primary and Nursery School | 64% | 3.6% | 12.5% | 129 | 2.1 miles |
| North Clifton Primary School | — | 2.8% | 4.6% | 20 | 2.4 miles |
| Dunham-on-Trent CofE Primary School | 40% | 7.6% | 21.7% | 80 | 3.3 miles |
| Tuxford Primary Academy | 73% | 4.9% | 31% | 224 | 3.4 miles |
| North Scarle Primary School | — | 3.9% | 18.4% | 48 | 3.8 miles |
Results reflect each school's cohort as much as its teaching, and free school meals share is context, not a judgement. Small gaps between neighbouring schools are rarely meaningful on their own.
Location
Nearby schools
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Sutton-On-Trent Primary and Nursery School2.1 miles
Primary · Newark
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North Clifton Primary School2.4 miles
Primary · Newark
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Dunham-on-Trent CofE Primary School3.3 miles
Primary · Newark
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Tuxford Primary Academy3.4 miles
Primary · Newark
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North Scarle Primary School3.8 miles
Primary · Lincoln
Other schools in Newark
- All Saints Anglican/Methodist Primary School Primary
- Barnby Road Academy Primary and Nursery school Primary
- Bilsthorpe Flying High Academy Primary
- Bishop Alexander L.E.A.D. Academy Primary
- Caunton Dean Hole CofE Primary School Primary
- Chuter Ede Primary School Primary
- Coddington CofE Primary and Nursery School Primary
- Dunham-on-Trent CofE Primary School Primary
- East Markham Primary School Primary
- Flintham Primary School Primary
- Halam Church of England Primary School Primary
- Holy Trinity Catholic Voluntary Academy Primary
Common questions
- What ages does St Matthew's CofE Primary School teach?
- St Matthew's CofE Primary School teaches children aged 3 to 11. It is a primary school in Newark.
- Who is the headteacher of St Matthew's CofE Primary School?
- The headteacher of St Matthew's CofE Primary School is Mrs Kathryn King, as recorded in the Department for Education's register of schools.
- Has St Matthew's CofE Primary School been inspected?
- Ofsted has inspected St Matthew's CofE Primary School, and its latest judgement is set out in the inspection section on this page, with the framework and the date it was made.
- How many pupils are at St Matthew's CofE Primary School?
- St Matthew's CofE Primary School has 69 pupils on roll, teaching children aged 3 to 11.
- Is St Matthew's CofE Primary School full?
- St Matthew's CofE Primary School has capacity for 70 pupils and 69 on roll (99%), so it is close to full. Places are allocated through the local authority's admissions process, so capacity alone does not tell you whether a place is available.
- Is St Matthew's CofE Primary School a faith school?
- Yes. St Matthew's CofE Primary School is designated Church of England, in the Diocese of Southwell.
- Does St Matthew's CofE Primary School have a nursery?
- Yes. The schools register records St Matthew's CofE Primary School as having nursery classes.
- Is St Matthew's CofE Primary School part of an academy trust?
- St Matthew's CofE Primary School is part of MINSTER TRUST FOR EDUCATION. Schools in a trust or federation share leadership and governance, but each keeps its own inspection record and results.
- Does St Matthew's CofE Primary School publish exam results?
- OfferDay shows exam results for a school only where the Department for Education has published them, and none are shown for St Matthew's CofE Primary School. That is usual for infant, nursery, special and independent schools, and for schools without recent published results.
School details come from the Department for Education's Get Information About Schools register. Inspection outcomes come from Ofsted, and exam results from the Department for Education's school performance service. This page was last updated on 10 July 2026.