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St Matthew's Primary School Catchment Area

Reviewed by the catchment.school editorial team · Last updated 15 March 2026

St Matthew's Primary School is a community primary school in Cambridge, Cambridgeshire , serving pupils aged 3–11, with 646 pupils, and a capacity of 660 places. The school is operating close to capacity — catchment area boundaries apply when the school is oversubscribed.

3–11

Age range

646

Pupils

660

Capacity

98%

Fill rate

Good

Ofsted 2020

St Matthew's Primary School Catchment Area Information

The catchment area for St Matthew's Primary School is set by Cambridgeshire and reviewed annually. Children living within the catchment boundary receive priority consideration when applications exceed the number of available places.

Operating near capacity: 98% of places are currently filled. Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

The official admissions policy — including the catchment boundary map — is published by Cambridgeshire before each admissions cycle. Always verify your address with the council before submitting an application, as boundaries can change year to year.

Find Cambridgeshire catchment area documents →

St Matthew's Primary School — School Information

Full address
19 Norfolk Street, Cambridge, CB1 2LD
Local authority
Cambridgeshire
School type
Community school
Phase of education
Primary
Age range
3–11 years
Free school meals
15% of pupils
DfE URN
110750

Other Primary Schools in Cambridge

If St Matthew's Primary School is oversubscribed, these primary schools in Cambridge are the next closest alternatives.

Frequently Asked Questions — St Matthew's Primary School

Is St Matthew's Primary School oversubscribed?

St Matthew's Primary School is operating close to its capacity of 660 places (98% full). Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

What is the admissions policy for St Matthew's Primary School?

Admission to St Matthew's Primary School is managed by Cambridgeshire. When oversubscribed, places go to looked-after children first, then siblings, then catchment area distance. Always verify the current policy with the council before applying.

What age range does St Matthew's Primary School cover?

St Matthew's Primary School is a primary school in Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, serving pupils aged 3–11. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.

What is the Ofsted rating for St Matthew's Primary School?

St Matthew's Primary School was rated Good by Ofsted in 2020. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.