St Matthew's School, Westminster
Voluntary aided primary school in London (Westminster).
Location
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Children's spiritual, moral, social, emotional and academic development is encapsulated in our motto of Belonging, Believing, Achieving . Standards have continued to rise in every key stage and the school continues to develop and grow. The way you show care and compassion to each and every child and each other is truly remarkable.
Deeply inspired by its Christian vision, St Matthew's is a welcoming and joyful community. It is a beacon of hope, enabling pupils and adults to flourish and aspire to be the best versions of themselves. Leaders emphasise the importance of mutual respect and tolerance through the curriculum and special events.
Pupils enjoy initiatives to celebrate the range of cultural heritages within the school. St Matthew's Primary School, 18 Old Pye Street, London, SW1P 2DG
In the school’s own words, from the school website.
Enrichment
1 activityiFound on the school website by WhatSchool. Not verified by Governance Register; the school website is the authority.- Philosophy for Children (P4C)
Awards
3 awardsiFound on the school website by WhatSchool. Not verified by Governance Register; the school website is the authority.- ArtsmarkArts and culture
- Inclusion Quality MarkInclusion
- UNICEF Rights Respecting SchoolsChildren's rights
Key facts
- URN
- 101138
- Type
- Voluntary aided school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious character
- Church of England
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Nursery
- Has Nursery Classes
- Local authority
- Westminster
- Constituency
- Cities of London and Westminster
- Setting
- Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Governing body (10 current, 1 former)
Maintained school governing body.
Leadership
| Name | Role | How appointed | Term |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fr Philip Chester | Chair of Governors | Ex-officio foundation governor (appointed by foundation by virtue of the office they hold) | since 1995 |
Full governing body
| Name | Role | How appointed | Term |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dr Mike Harrington | Governor | Appointed by LA | since 2025 · until 2029 |
| Mr Aslam Merchant | Governor | Nominated by LA and appointed by GB | since 2025 · until 2029 |
| Amanda Sayers | Governor | Appointed by LA | since 2025 · until 2029 |
| Nicola Cottier | Governor | Foundation/sponsor members | since 2024 · until 2028 |
| Burcu Kiray | Governor | Elected by school staff | since 2024 · until 2028 |
| Sarah Green | Governor | Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal | since 2023 · until 2027 ends 2027 |
| Mr Mark Greenhorn | Governor | Foundation/sponsor members | since 2023 · until 2027 ends 2027 |
| Mrs Susan Lowson | Governor | Appointed by foundation/Trust | since 2023 · until 2027 ends 2027 |
| Mr James Leighton | Governor | Foundation/sponsor members | since 2023 · until 2027 ends 2027 |
| Mr Ehsan Razavizadeh Former | Governor | Elected by parents | since 2022 · term ended 2026 |
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