St Matthias Church of England Primary School, Malvern Link
St Matthias Church of England Primary School is a primary school for pupils aged 3 to 11 in Malvern Link, part of The Spire Church of England Learning Trust. It has a Church of England religious character. It was rated Good at its last graded Ofsted inspection, in June 2024. Its 2025 Key Stage 2 results were the 91st-highest of the 129 schools in Worcestershire with published results, and 9,982nd of 14,452 across England. It was 75% full in 2025.
- SATs results
- Below England average
- Ofsted
- Good (2024)
- Demand
- Every first choice offered
- Attendance
- Below England average
Reception applications for September 2027 close in 80 days
Deadline Friday 15 January 2027. Apply to Worcestershire (the council where you live). Offers on 16 April.
Data last updated 26 Oct 2026
St Matthias Church of England Primary School in detail
St Matthias Church of England Primary School in its own words
The school runs after-school care.
Wraparound care (school website)
Source: The school's own website
Results
In 2025, 74% of Year 6 pupils at St Matthias Church of England Primary School reached the expected standard in reading and 68% in maths. At the average state primary the figures were 76% and 74% in Worcestershire and 77% and 75% across England.
Results rose from 63% in reading and 63% in maths in 2024.
With small year groups, a few pupils can move these figures by several points.
Getting a place at St Matthias Church of England Primary School
For September 2026 entry, 23 families put St Matthias Church of England Primary School as their first choice and 40 named it as one of their preferences, for 23 places offered. That is one first choice for every place. Every family who put it first was offered a place there for 2026 entry.
Admissions history and your chances at St Matthias Church of England Primary School
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other state primary schools to St Matthias Church of England Primary School are Somers Park Primary School (0.3 miles, Good, 76% reading, 67% maths); Beacon View Primary School (0.6 miles); St Joseph's Catholic Primary School Malvern (0.7 miles, Good, 69% reading, 69% maths); and Northleigh CofE Primary School (0.8 miles, Good, 81% reading, 74% maths).
St Matthias Church of England Primary School's 2025 results were higher than 1 of these 3 schools.
Somers Park Primary SchoolBeacon View Primary SchoolSt Joseph's Catholic Primary School MalvernNorthleigh CofE Primary School
The trust
St Matthias Church of England Primary School is one of 6 schools run by The Spire Church of England Learning Trust, an academy trust.
Across the trust's primary schools, 64% of Year 6 pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths in 2024/25.
Who goes there
44.4% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, well above the average state school (25%), and 7.4% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.
In 2026, 57 pupils (35.2%) received SEN support and 22 (13.6%) 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 speech, language and communication needs.
Staffing
St Matthias Church of England Primary School had 13 teachers in 2026, one for every 12 pupils: more teachers per pupil than a typical primary school, at about one for every 20.
Getting there
The nearest railway station is Malvern Link Rail Station, about 330 metres away (roughly a 4-minute walk).
7 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Cromwell Road (adjacent), 240 metres away.
The area around the school
In August 2026, police recorded 137 crimes within a mile of the school, most often violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and shoplifting. That is well above the typical figure around schools in Worcestershire (78), as is usual near a town centre.
Suspensions and exclusions
In 2024/25, St Matthias Church of England Primary School issued 12 suspensions, 6.7 for every 100 pupils (the average state school: 6.3), and 1 permanent exclusion.
Secondary schools nearby
The secondary schools closest to St Matthias Church of England Primary School are Dyson Perrins CofE Academy (0.6 miles) and The Chase (1.8 miles).
Sources: DfE school performance data (averages: state mainstream schools); DfE school-level applications and offers; council admissions booklets; DfE appeals statistics; DfE multi-academy trust performance data; DfE school census and special educational needs statistics; DfE school workforce census; NaPTAN (Department for Transport); English Indices of Deprivation 2025 (MHCLG); data.police.uk street-level crime; DfE exclusions statistics
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 2 years agoOverall
Quality of Education
Behaviour & Attitudes
Personal Development
Leadership & Management
Early Years
Ofsted's report, in its own words
What is it like to attend this school?
Pupils are welcoming, polite and respectful at St Matthias Church of England Primary School. Each day they try hard to live the school's ethos of 'aspire, achieve, believe.' Staff care, they do their best to make sure pupils achieve well, particularly in mathematics. There is a strong safeguarding culture across the school. Pupils are safe here.
The school rules 'ready, safe, respectful' are consistently applied by all staff. Pupils know what is expected of them. They listen and engage well in lessons. At social times they are kind to one another. Older pupils support and encourage younger pupils to take part in games and make new friends. Pupils say that occasionally they fall out. They resolve minor disputes among themselves. On rare occasions when behaviour falls short of the school's expectations, restorative conversations help pupils to think about the impact of their behaviour on others.
What does the school do well and what does it need to do better?
Pupils get off to a great start in their reading. This is because staff are highly skilled. They provide effective teaching and pupils apply their phonics knowledge well when reading books that match the sounds they learn. Any pupil that falls behind in their reading is quickly identified and supported to catch up swiftly. Pupils are passionate about reading. Visiting authors, storytelling festivals, a book sharing library, reading prizes and a reading cafe all help to instil a love of reading. Parents and carers value reading workshops which help them to support their child when reading at home. As a result, pupils read with the confidence and accuracy expected for their age.
Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) achieve well. The school works tirelessly with a range of external agencies to ensure pupils' additional needs are identified swiftly and prioritised. Staff make sure pupils with SEND get the right help and support to be successful in school. Parents are extremely appreciative of the school's work in this area.
From Ofsted's June 2024 inspection report: the opening paragraphs of each section, quoted word for word. Read the full report Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.
Ofsted Insights
Ofsted rated this school Good at its June 2024 inspection.
Rated Good for
Quality of education, Behaviour & attitudes, Personal development, Leadership & management, Early years.
At a Glance
44.4%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
Yes
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
Primary Performance (KS2)
Academic year 2024/25KS2 Results (% meeting expected standard)
Reading has improved from 63% to 74% (2024 to 2025). Maths has improved from 63% to 68% (2024 to 2025). Writing has improved from 50% to 55% (2024 to 2025).
Class Sizes
22.8
Avg class size
20.3
Infant (KS1)
25.3
KS2
6
Total classes
1 class with more than 30 pupils
2025/26 academic year
How Does This School Compare?
Ranked against 5 nearby primary schools
Social & online
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Before and after school care
Clubs on Ofsted's childcare register at or near St Matthias Church of England Primary School.
- Kip McGrath Malvern290m away · Not yet graded
- Stagecoach Malvern980m away · Not yet graded
Getting There
Train Stations
Bus Stops
Free school transport
Check free transport to St Matthias Church of England Primary School from your postcode →
You apply to the council where you live. St Matthias Church of England Primary School is in Worcestershire; for families living there:
Apply to Worcestershire for free school transport. Its policy is on the council's website.
Safety and surroundings
Road collisions within 500 m (2021 to 2025)
- Collisions
- 18
- Fatal
- 0
- Serious
- 5
- Children hurt
- 3
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 18 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 5 serious and 13 slight.
3 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 3 on foot.
2 of the collisions happened on a weekday between 08:00 and 09:30 or 14:45 and 16:30, holidays included.
The typical figure for schools in Worcestershire is 5.5 (the median across 276 schools, same distance and years).
Serious and slight counts use the Department for Transport's severity adjustment, which allows for changes in how police forces record injuries; they are estimates, rounded to whole numbers. Distances are in a straight line. Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19), Open Government Licence v3.0.
Commute and house prices
Your chances of a place at St Matthias Church of England Primary School
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
75%
Available places
158 pupils
210 places
52 spare places in 2025
2025, DfE school capacity data
Area Demand Pressure - Malvern Link
Based on MHCLG Live Table 122 (2024-25, last 5 years) for Malvern Link
Across Worcestershire council
Places available
6,801
Applications
5,492
Got 1st preference
94.0%
Got preferred school
99.0%
All primary applications across Worcestershire council (2026/27), not just this school.
This school: Every first choice offered
Inspection History
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
57
SEN Support
22
EHC Plans
48.8%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Pupils by Need Type
Pupil Demographics
Ethnicity
2026 academic year
Key Indicators
162
Total Pupils
74
Boys
88
Girls
2026 academic year
Workforce
13
Teachers
12.5:1
Pupil-teacher ratio
£46,191
Mean salary
2026 data
School Funding
£6,169
Per pupil
£1139k
Total funding
£115k
Pupil premium
2025-26 financial year allocations
Pupil Absence2024/25
6.6%
Overall absence
22.4%
Persistent absence
143
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
Secondary Schools Nearby
Secondary schools pupils are likely to move to
St Matthias Church of England Primary School
Questions parents ask about St Matthias Church of England Primary School
What are SATs results like at St Matthias Church of England Primary School?
Of the pupils at St Matthias Church of England Primary School who took the 2025 Key Stage 2 assessments, 74% reached the expected standard in reading and 68% did so in maths.
What is St Matthias Church of England Primary School's Ofsted rating?
St Matthias Church of England Primary School was rated Good at its most recent Ofsted inspection in June 2024.
What is the catchment area for St Matthias Church of England Primary School?
No fixed boundary. When St Matthias Church of England Primary School is oversubscribed, Worcestershire allocates places by its published criteria, usually ending with home-to-school distance.
Is it hard to get a place at St Matthias Church of England Primary School?
St Matthias Church of England Primary School was not full in 2025: it ran at 75% of its 210 places.
How big are the classes at St Matthias Church of England Primary School?
Classes at St Matthias Church of England Primary School average 22.8 pupils (2025/26). 1 class has more than 30 pupils - infant classes are capped at 30 by law, with limited exceptions.
How many pupils go to St Matthias Church of England Primary School?
St Matthias Church of England Primary School has around 162 pupils on roll. 44% are eligible for free school meals.
What is attendance like at St Matthias Church of England Primary School?
6.6% of sessions were missed at St Matthias Church of England Primary School in 2024/25. 22.4% of pupils were persistently absent (missing 10% or more of sessions).
How do I apply to St Matthias Church of England Primary School?
Apply through Worcestershire's coordinated admissions process, naming St Matthias Church of England Primary School on your application. Applications for Reception places starting in September 2027 close on Friday 15 January 2027, and offers are made on Friday 16 April 2027.
Does St Matthias Church of England Primary School have a breakfast club or after-school club?
Ofsted's childcare register lists 2 out-of-school clubs within a kilometre of St Matthias Church of England Primary School: Kip McGrath Malvern (290m away, registered, not yet graded) and Stagecoach Malvern (980m away, registered, not yet graded). The school may also run its own clubs, which don't have to register with Ofsted.
How many road collisions happen near St Matthias Church of England Primary School?
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 18 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 5 serious and 13 slight. 3 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 3 on foot. 2 of the collisions happened on a weekday between 08:00 and 09:30 or 14:45 and 16:30, holidays included. The typical figure for schools in Worcestershire is 5.5 (the median across 276 schools, same distance and years).
Where is St Matthias Church of England Primary School?
St Matthias Church of England Primary School is at Cromwell Road, Malvern Link, WR14 1NA.
Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)