St Matthew's CofE Primary School

Contact details for the school

School Name: St Matthew's CofE Primary School
Address: Linkfield Lane
Town/City: Redhill
County: Surrey
Postcode: RH1 1JF
Telephone Number: 01737 762080
Website:

Type of school

Phase: Primary (ages 3-11)
Type: Academy sponsor led
Religious Denomination: Church of England
Admissions Policy: Non-selective
Established: 2018
Trust: Sdbe Multi-Academy Trust
Sponsor: Southwark Diocesan Board Of Education

Staff and pupils

Headteacher: Mrs Kate Penfold
Capacity: 460
Gender: Mixed

The following details are from a census on 15 January 2026:
Number of pupils: 363 (54% boys & 46% girls)
Enrollment: 79% of capacity
Free school meal eligibility: 26.4%

SEN Provisions

  • ASD - Autistic Spectrum Disorder

Location and administration

URN: 144994
DfE Number: 936/2039
UKPRN: 10065139
UPRN: 100062467267
Region: South East (E12000008)
District: Reigate and Banstead (E07000211)
Constituency: Reigate (E14001442)
Electoral Ward: Redhill West & Wray Common (E05012883)
Diocese: CE36(Diocese of Southwark)

Easting & Northing: 527754E, 151055N
Latitude & Longitude: 51° 14' 42.02" N 0° 10' 15.38" W
Plus Code: 9C3X6RWH+2J

External links

DfE Record: View record

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Governors

  • Venerable Moira Anne Elizabeth Astin - Chair of Local Governing Body. Appointed on 10 October 2022 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 31 August 2025.
  • Elizabeth Baker - Local Governor. Appointed on 30 November 2022 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 29 November 2026.
  • Mr Mike Barnard - Local Governor. Appointed on 20 November 2024 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 19 November 2028.
  • Mrs Nicola Carr-Jones - Local Governor. Appointed on 13 April 2026 (Elected by school staff). Term runs until 12 April 2030.
  • Mrs Heather Chalk - Local Governor. Appointed on 10 March 2025 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 31 August 2025.
  • Mrs Heather Chalk - Chair of Local Governing Body. Appointed on 1 September 2025 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 9 March 2029.
  • Mrs Robyn Hoffe - Local Governor. Appointed on 30 November 2022 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 29 November 2026.
  • Mrs Sarah Joanne Lawrence - Local Governor. Appointed on 9 March 2022 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 8 March 2026.
  • Mrs Clare Mittelstadt - Local Governor. Appointed on 28 June 2025 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 27 June 2029.
  • Revd Anna Moore - Local Governor. Appointed on 16 November 2022 (Ex-officio foundation governor (appointed by foundation by virtue of the office they hold)). Term runs until 15 November 2026.
  • Mrs Catherine Penfold-Attride - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2024 (Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal).
  • Mr Michael Steven Salisbury - Local Governor. Appointed on 12 November 2024 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 11 November 2028.
  • Mr Vickesh Shah - Local Governor. Appointed on 13 November 2023 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 12 November 2027.