St Matthew's Church of England Primary and Nursery Academy

Contact details for the school

School Name: St Matthew's Church of England Primary and Nursery Academy
Address: 1 Peregrine Road
Town/City: Plymouth
County: Devon
Postcode: PL6 5FN
Telephone Number: 01752 395969
Website:

Type of school

Phase: Primary (ages 3-11)
Type: Academy sponsor led
Religious Denomination: Church of England
Admissions Policy: Non-selective
Established: 2015
Trust: St Christopher's C Of E (primary) Multi Academy Trust

Staff and pupils

Headteacher: Mrs Suzie Ottewell
Capacity: 500
Gender: Mixed

The following details are from a census on 15 January 2026:
Number of pupils: 487 (50% boys & 50% girls)
Enrollment: 97% of capacity
Free school meal eligibility: 7.2%

Location and administration

URN: 140425
DfE Number: 879/2002
UKPRN: 10053394
UPRN: 100041168100
Region: South West (E12000009)
District: Plymouth (E06000026)
Constituency: Plymouth Moor View (E14001426)
Electoral Ward: Moor View (E05002086)
Diocese: CE15(Diocese of Exeter)

Easting & Northing: 249912E, 58990N
Latitude & Longitude: 50° 24' 43.91" N 4° 6' 49.01" W
Plus Code: 9C2QCV6P+VH

External links

DfE Record: View record

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Governors

  • Nisha Anil - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2021 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 31 August 2029.
  • Lucy Babb - Local Governor. Appointed on 11 May 2023 (Elected by school staff). Term runs until 10 May 2027.
  • Jackie Barry - Chair of Local Governing Body. Appointed on 1 September 2021 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 14 May 2026.
  • Ms Sally Eales - Chair of Local Governing Body. Appointed on 15 May 2026 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 31 August 2027.
  • Ms Sally Eales - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2023 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 14 May 2026.
  • William Noble - Local Governor. Appointed on 6 May 2025 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 5 May 2029.
  • Mrs Suzie Ottewell - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2024 (Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal).
  • Joanne Parker - Local Governor. Appointed on 23 April 2026 (Ex-officio foundation governor (appointed by foundation by virtue of the office they hold)).
  • Ryan Proctor - Local Governor. Appointed on 18 September 2025 (Parent appointed by GB/board due to no election candidates). Term runs until 17 September 2029.
  • Andrew Sinclair - Local Governor. Appointed on 8 December 2025 (Parent appointed by GB/board due to no election candidates). Term runs until 7 December 2029.
  • Tatiana Wilson - Local Governor. Appointed on 30 April 2025 (Ex-officio foundation governor (appointed by foundation by virtue of the office they hold)). Term runs until 30 June 2026.