St Matthew's CofE Primary School
Contact details for the school

School Name: St Matthew's CofE Primary School
Address: Windmill Lane
Town/City: Smethwick
County: West Midlands
Postcode: B66 3LX
Telephone Number: 0121 558 1651
Website:

Type of school

Phase: Primary (ages 3-11)
Type: Voluntary aided school
Religious Denomination: Church of England
Admissions Policy: Non-selective

Staff and pupils

Headteacher: Mrs Fiona Deakin
Capacity: 464
Gender: Mixed

The following details are from a census on 15 January 2026:
Number of pupils: 470 (54% boys & 46% girls)
Enrollment: 101% of capacity
Free school meal eligibility: 41.3%

Location and administration

URN: 104000
DfE Number: 333/3403
UKPRN: 10073945
UPRN: 32157392
Region: West Midlands (E12000005)
District: Sandwell (E08000028)
Constituency: Smethwick (E14001478)
Electoral Ward: Soho & Victoria (E05016627)
Diocese: CE02(Diocese of Birmingham)

Easting & Northing: 403010E, 288125N
Latitude & Longitude: 52° 29' 30" N 1° 57' 25.07" W
Plus Code: 9C4WF2RV+M6

External links

DfE Record: View record

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  1. Elm Tree Primary Academy (0.2km)
  2. Victoria Park Primary (0.3km)
  3. St Philip's Catholic Primary School (0.4km)
  4. Cape Primary School (0.5km)
  5. Shireland Hall Primary Academy (0.7km)
  6. Shireland Technology Primary (0.9km)
  7. Shireland Collegiate Academy (0.9km)
  8. Crocketts Community Primary School (1.0km)
  9. City Road Primary School (1.1km)
  10. Oasis Academy Foundry (1.1km)
Governors

  • Mrs Elizabeth Joan Amphlett - Governor. Appointed on 1 January 2015 (Elected by school staff). Term runs until 30 September 2027.
  • Rev Ben Baker - Governor. Appointed on 1 April 2025 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 31 March 2029.
  • Mr Gary Bowman - Governor. Appointed on 1 January 2015 (Nominated by LA and appointed by GB). Term runs until 26 June 2026.
  • Mr Gareth Brown - Governor. Appointed on 1 January 2010 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 26 September 2026.
  • Mrs Fiona Deakin - Governor. Appointed on 7 April 2008 (Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal).
  • Mr Aaron Huxtable - Governor. Appointed on 21 November 2025 (Parent appointed by GB/board due to no election candidates). Term runs until 12 January 2026.
  • Mrs Samreen Iqbal - Governor. Appointed on 26 April 2024 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 25 April 2028.
  • Mrs Sabrina Jaques - Governor. Appointed on 22 November 2021 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 21 November 2025.
  • Mrs Lucy Mair - Governor. Appointed on 1 January 2015 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 19 November 2026.
  • Mrs Rebecca Overton - Chair of Governors. Appointed on 1 September 2009 (Persons who are appointed by the foundation body or sponsor (if applicable)). Term runs until 18 March 2030.
  • Mrs Rebecca Overton - Governor. Appointed on 1 January 2010 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 18 March 2026.
  • Mrs Rebecca Overton - Chair of Governors. Appointed on 1 September 2025 (Persons who are appointed by the foundation body or sponsor (if applicable)). Term runs until 18 March 2026.
  • Mrs Beverley Reynolds - Governor. Appointed on 6 November 2025 (Persons who are appointed by the foundation body or sponsor (if applicable)). Term runs until 5 November 2029.
  • Mr Andrew Williams - Governor. Appointed on 22 November 2018 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 9 November 2026.
  • Professor Rev Dr Ian Williams - Governor. Appointed on 1 January 2015 (Persons who are appointed by the foundation body or sponsor (if applicable)). Term runs until 30 June 2027.