Open State Primary Mixed

St Matthew's Primary School

Wenlock Street, Luton, LU2 0NJ
898 Pupils
900 Capacity
4–11 Age Range
31.20% FSM %
469 Boys
429 Girls
About St Matthew's Primary School

St Matthew's Primary School is a Primary Local authority maintained schools serving Luton and the surrounding area in Luton with a Does not apply character. The school for pupils aged 4–11 is part of the East of England region.

It has 898 pupils on roll. School capacity: 900. Current headteacher: Jane Thomas.

Information on St Matthew's Primary School is sourced from the DfE GIAS database, the authoritative register of all schools and educational establishments in England.

School Details
Establishment Type Community school
Type Group Local authority maintained schools
Phase of Education Primary
Status Open
Local Authority Luton
Region East of England
Administrative District Luton
Parliamentary Constituency Luton South and South Bedfordshire
Ward High Town
Urban / Rural Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Admissions Policy Not applicable
Religious Character Does not apply
Gender Policy Mixed
Boarders No boarders
Sixth Form Does not have a sixth form
Nursery Provision No Nursery Classes
UKPRN 10068979
URN 109552
Data Last Updated 10-03-2026
Governors & Trustees (8)
NameRoleAppointedTerm EndsAppointing Body
Mrs Tina Edwards Chair of Governors 11/09/2023 10/09/2026 Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Nasreen Afzal Governor 22/11/2016 03/01/2029 Elected by parents
Mr Ben Borthwick Governor 20/07/2023 19/07/2027 Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Jacqueline Chidwick Governor 28/03/2022 06/09/2026 Appointed by GB/board
Mr Michael Hatton Governor 23/09/2019 05/09/2026 Appointed by GB/board
Victor Omaghomi Governor 29/04/2024 13/10/2025 Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Cristina-Cornelia Pascu Governor 03/10/2022 02/10/2026 Elected by school staff
Ms Jane Thomas Governor 01/09/2018 05/09/2026 Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal
Frequently Asked Questions
St Matthew's Primary School is a Community school (group: Local authority maintained schools) in Luton, Luton.
St Matthew's Primary School has 898 pupils, with a capacity of 900.
St Matthew's Primary School caters for pupils aged 4 to 11.
The Headteacher at St Matthew's Primary School is Headteacher Jane Thomas.
St Matthew's Primary School is at Wenlock Street, Luton, LU2 0NJ, in the Luton local authority, East of England.
Sixth form at St Matthew's Primary School: Does not have a sixth form.
St Matthew's Primary School is currently open.
Contact
Headteacher
Headteacher Jane Thomas
Wenlock Street, Luton, LU2 0NJ
Location
Quick Summary
URN 109552
Status Open
Ofsted —
Data from DfE GIAS Mar 2026
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