St Matthew's Church of England Primary Academy Catchment Area
St Matthew's Church of England Primary Academy is a academy converter primary school in Preston, Lancashire , serving pupils aged 3–11, with 456 pupils, and a capacity of 406 places. The school is currently at or above capacity, making catchment area proximity important for admissions.
3–11
Age range
456
Pupils
406
Capacity
112%
Fill rate
St Matthew's Church of England Primary Academy Catchment Area Information
Admission to St Matthew's Church of England Primary Academy is managed by Lancashire and typically includes both faith criteria and catchment area proximity. The weighting given to each criterion depends on the school's published oversubscription policy, which is reviewed annually.
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The official admissions policy — including the catchment boundary map — is published by Lancashire before each admissions cycle. Always verify your address with the council before submitting an application, as boundaries can change year to year.
Find Lancashire catchment area documents →St Matthew's Church of England Primary Academy — School Information
- Full address
- New Hall Lane, Preston, PR1 5XB
- Local authority
- Lancashire
- School type
- Academy converter
- Phase of education
- Primary
- Age range
- 3–11 years
- Religious character
- Church of England
- Free school meals
- 28.4% of pupils
- DfE URN
- 148904
Other Primary Schools in Preston
If St Matthew's Church of England Primary Academy is oversubscribed, these primary schools in Preston are the next closest alternatives.
Forton Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · PR3 0AS
Nateby Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · PR3 0JH
Kirkham and Wesham Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · PR4 2JP
Fulwood and Cadley Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · PR2 3QT
Harris Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · PR2 7EE
Kennington Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · PR2 8ER
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Frequently Asked Questions — St Matthew's Church of England Primary Academy
Is St Matthew's Church of England Primary Academy oversubscribed? ▾
Yes — St Matthew's Church of England Primary Academy currently has 456 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 406 places. Catchment area proximity is an important admissions criterion when applying.
What is the admissions policy for St Matthew's Church of England Primary Academy? ▾
St Matthew's Church of England Primary Academy uses both faith criteria and catchment area proximity in its admissions policy. The weighting is reviewed annually and published by Lancashire before each admissions cycle.
What age range does St Matthew's Church of England Primary Academy cover? ▾
St Matthew's Church of England Primary Academy is a primary school in Preston, Lancashire, serving pupils aged 3–11. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.