Open Other Primary Church of England Mixed

St Matthew's Church of England Primary School

Bowdon Street, Stockport, SK3 9EA
Part of: CHESTER DIOCESAN ACADEMIES TRUST (Multi-academy trust)
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St Matthew's Church of England Primary School
Stockport, SK3 9EA
195 Pupils
250 Capacity
3–11 Age Range
47.60% FSM %
93 Boys
102 Girls
About St Matthew's Church of England Primary School

St Matthew's Church of England Primary School is a mixed-gender Academies located in Stockport, Stockport, in the North West region of England for pupils aged 3–11 with a Church of England character. It currently has a status of Open.

It has 195 pupils on roll. School capacity: 250. Current headteacher: Rachel McDonald.

This profile is based on official data from the Department for Education (DfE) Get Information About Schools (GIAS) register, updated March 2026.

School Details
Establishment Type Academy sponsor led
Type Group Academies
Phase of Education Primary
Status Open
Local Authority Stockport
Region North West
Administrative District Stockport
Parliamentary Constituency Stockport
Ward Edgeley
Urban / Rural Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Admissions Policy Not applicable
Religious Character Church of England
Gender Policy Mixed
Boarders No boarders
Sixth Form Does not have a sixth form
Nursery Provision Has Nursery Classes
Trust / Sponsor CHESTER DIOCESAN ACADEMIES TRUST
Opened 01-01-2014
UKPRN 10044326
URN 140417
Data Last Updated 05-03-2026
Governors & Trustees (12)
NameRoleAppointedTerm EndsAppointing Body
Mr Alan Hodgkinson Chair of Local Governing Body 01/09/2023 01/09/2027 Appointed by GB/board
Reverend Jeremy Beatty Local Governor 01/09/2023 31/08/2027 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Tracy Dwyer Local Governor 06/03/2026 05/03/2030 Parent appointed by GB/board due to no election candidates
Mrs Helen Hardman Local Governor 01/09/2025 31/08/2029 Elected by school staff
Mrs Rachel McDonald Local Governor 11/11/2024 31/08/2025 Elected by school staff
Rachel McDonald Local Governor 01/09/2025 — Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal
Mr Ian McGill Local Governor 09/01/2024 08/01/2028 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Mr Thomas Mullins Local Governor 11/12/2024 10/12/2028 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Mrs Mary Siwiak-Jaszek Local Governor 07/12/2023 27/01/2026 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Mr Paul Stoddard Local Governor 20/03/2023 03/03/2026 Elected by parents
Michaela Underwood Local Governor 18/03/2026 17/03/2030 Appointed by trustees
Mrs Sara Woolrich Local Governor 31/03/2023 06/05/2025 Elected by parents
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Frequently Asked Questions
St Matthew's Church of England Primary School is a Academy sponsor led (group: Academies) in Stockport, Stockport.
St Matthew's Church of England Primary School has 195 pupils, with a capacity of 250.
St Matthew's Church of England Primary School caters for pupils aged 3 to 11.
Yes, St Matthew's Church of England Primary School has a Church of England religious character.
The Principal at St Matthew's Church of England Primary School is Mrs Rachel McDonald.
St Matthew's Church of England Primary School is at Bowdon Street, Edgeley, Stockport, SK3 9EA, in the Stockport local authority, North West.
Sixth form at St Matthew's Church of England Primary School: Does not have a sixth form.
St Matthew's Church of England Primary School is currently open.
Contact
Principal
Mrs Rachel McDonald
Bowdon Street, Edgeley, Stockport, SK3 9EA
01614747110
www.cdatstmatthewsprimary.co.uk/
Location
SK3 9EA  ·  Google Maps
Official Links
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Quick Summary
URN 140417
Status Open
Ofsted —
Data from DfE GIAS Mar 2026
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