Open State Primary Church of England Mixed

St Matthew's CofE Primary School

Windmill Lane, Smethwick, B66 3LX
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St Matthew's CofE Primary School
Smethwick, B66 3LX
459 Pupils
464 Capacity
3–11 Age Range
39.60% FSM %
244 Boys
215 Girls
About St Matthew's CofE Primary School

St Matthew's CofE Primary School is an Local authority maintained schools for pupils aged 3–11 based in Sandwell, West Midlands. The school is mixed-gender and Open with a Church of England character.

It has 459 pupils on roll. School capacity: 464. Current headteacher: Fiona Deakin.

All information is drawn from the GIAS dataset published by the Department for Education. School details including admissions and term dates should be verified with Sandwell or the school directly.

School Details
Establishment Type Voluntary aided school
Type Group Local authority maintained schools
Phase of Education Primary
Status Open
Local Authority Sandwell
Region West Midlands
Administrative District Sandwell
Parliamentary Constituency Smethwick
Ward Soho and Victoria
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
UKPRN 10073945
URN 104000
Data Last Updated 06-01-2026
Governors & Trustees (12)
NameRoleAppointedTerm EndsAppointing Body
Mrs Rebecca Overton Chair of Governors 01/09/2025 18/03/2026 Persons who are appointed by the foundation body or sponsor (if applicable)
Prof Ian Williams Chair of Governors 01/01/2015 31/08/2025 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Mrs Elizabeth Amphlett Governor 01/01/2015 30/09/2027 Elected by school staff
Rev Ben Baker Governor 01/04/2025 31/03/2029 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Mr Gary Bowman Governor 01/01/2015 26/06/2026 Nominated by LA and appointed by GB
Mr Gareth Brown Governor 01/01/2010 26/09/2026 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Mrs Fiona Deakin Governor 07/04/2008 — Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal
Mr Aaron Huxtable Governor 21/11/2025 20/11/2029 Parent appointed by GB/board due to no election candidates
Mrs Samreen Iqbal Governor 26/04/2024 25/04/2028 Elected by parents
Mrs Sabrina Jaques Governor 22/11/2021 21/11/2025 Elected by parents
Mrs Lucy Mair Governor 01/01/2015 19/11/2026 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Mrs Rebecca Overton Governor 01/01/2010 18/03/2026 Appointed by foundation/Trust
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Frequently Asked Questions
St Matthew's CofE Primary School is a Voluntary aided school (group: Local authority maintained schools) in Smethwick, Sandwell.
St Matthew's CofE Primary School has 459 pupils, with a capacity of 464.
St Matthew's CofE Primary School caters for pupils aged 3 to 11.
Yes, St Matthew's CofE Primary School has a Church of England religious character.
The Headteacher at St Matthew's CofE Primary School is Mrs Fiona Deakin.
St Matthew's CofE Primary School is at Windmill Lane, Smethwick, B66 3LX, in the Sandwell local authority, West Midlands.
Sixth form at St Matthew's CofE Primary School: Does not have a sixth form.
St Matthew's CofE Primary School is currently open.
Contact
Headteacher
Mrs Fiona Deakin
Windmill Lane, Smethwick, B66 3LX
01215581651
www.stmatthews-primary.co.uk
Location
B66 3LX  ·  Google Maps
Official Links
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Quick Summary
URN 104000
Status Open
Ofsted —
Data from DfE GIAS Mar 2026
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