St Matthew's CofE Primary School

Contact details for the school

School Name: St Matthew's CofE Primary School
Address: Poplar Road, Stretford
Town/City: Manchester
Postcode: M32 9AN
Telephone Number: 0161 865 1284
Website:

Type of school

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

Staff and pupils

Headteacher: Miss Shelley Lynton
Capacity: 235
Gender: Mixed

The following details are from a census on 15 January 2026:
Number of pupils: 141 (51% boys & 49% girls)
Enrollment: 60% of capacity
Free school meal eligibility: 31.9%

Location and administration

URN: 106337
DfE Number: 358/3005
UKPRN: 10068523
UPRN: 10070408543
Region: North West (E12000002)
District: Trafford (E08000009)
Constituency: Stretford and Urmston (E14001528)
Electoral Ward: Stretford & Humphrey Park (E05015256)
Diocese: CE24(Diocese of Manchester)

Easting & Northing: 379115E, 393778N
Latitude & Longitude: 53° 26' 27.58" N 2° 18' 56.65" W
Plus Code: 9C5VCMRM+9P

External links

DfE Record: View record

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Governors

  • James Britton - Governor. Appointed on 8 October 2025 (Parent appointed by GB/board due to no election candidates). Term runs until 8 October 2029.
  • Rev Kate Burgess - Governor. Appointed on 9 October 2010 (Ex-officio foundation governor (appointed by foundation by virtue of the office they hold)). Term runs until 9 October 2030.
  • Ms Francine Leslie - Governor. Appointed on 30 May 2025 (Ex-officio foundation governor (appointed by foundation by virtue of the office they hold)). Term runs until 29 May 2029.
  • Mr Shelley Lynton - Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2023 (Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal). Term runs until 1 September 2027.
  • Revd Enock Mayanja - Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2024 (Ex-officio foundation governor (appointed by foundation by virtue of the office they hold)). Term runs until 30 August 2026.
  • Ms Lauren McDonald - Governor. Appointed on 19 November 2024 (Parent appointed by GB/board due to no election candidates). Term runs until 18 November 2028.
  • Miss Rachel Simester - Governor. Appointed on 25 April 2025 (Elected by school staff). Term runs until 25 April 2029.
  • Judith Stott - Chair of Governors. Appointed on 20 October 2022 (Nominated by LA and appointed by GB). Term runs until 19 October 2026.
  • Catherine Treagus-Mullan - Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2025 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 31 August 2029.