St Matthew's Church of England Aided Primary School, Liss

In its own words: "At St. Matthew's School everyone follows the school's Christian values. These are: Faith, Friendship, Respect and Achievement. Our encouraging teachers help us to persevere in everything and they believe that we can achieve in anything. The school is surrounded by nature that we are free to explore."

From the headteacher's welcome: "St. Matthew's Primary school sits in a beautiful forest setting and the children use the outdoor environment for learning every day. We believe that the outdoors provides valuable learning opportunities, so we make the most of our wonderful school grounds. We can often be seen wearing our wellies; they are an important part of our school uniform!"

The school runs after-school care.

In 2025, 63% of Year 6 pupils at St Matthew's Church of England Aided Primary School reached the expected standard in reading and 63% in maths. At the average state primary the figures were 77% and 75% in Hampshire and 77% and 75% across England.

Results were similar in 2024 (63% in reading, 63% in maths).

With small year groups, a few pupils can move these figures by several points.

For September 2026 entry, 43 families put St Matthew's Church of England Aided Primary School as their first choice and 87 named it as one of their preferences, for 28 places offered. That is 1.5 first choices for every place. 16 families who put it first were not offered a place there.

The nearest other state primary schools to St Matthew's Church of England Aided Primary School are Woodlea Primary School (1 mile); Bordon Infant School (1.5 miles); Bordon Junior School (1.5 miles, Good, 77% reading, 72% maths); and Weyford Nursery and Primary Academy (1.9 miles, Requires improvement, 57% reading, 43% maths).

St Matthew's Church of England Aided Primary School's 2025 results were higher than 1 of these 2 schools.

14.4% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, well below the average state school (25%), and 12.5% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.

In 2026, 25 pupils (12%) received SEN support and 6 (2.9%) had an education, health and care plan, against 16.2% and 4.6% at the average state school. The most common need among them is a moderate learning difficulty.

There is no railway, tram or Underground station within about three miles of St Matthew's Church of England Aided Primary School.

1 bus stop is within a five-minute walk; the closest is Bracken Lane (adjacent), 160 metres away.

In August 2026, police recorded 12 crimes within a mile of the school, most often anti-social behaviour, violence and sexual offences and other theft. That is well below the typical figure around schools in Hampshire (72).

St Matthew's Church of England Aided Primary School recorded no suspensions or permanent exclusions in 2024/25.