Question 1

Is St Cuthbert with St Matthias CofE Primary School a good school?

Accepted Answer

The school was rated Good by Ofsted in its most recent inspection in November 2021. In the latest 2024-25 / 2025 dataset, 70% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths combined. However, the school closed permanently on 31 October 2025 due to falling pupil numbers and financial unsustainability.

Question 2

How do I apply to St Cuthbert with St Matthias CofE Primary School?

Accepted Answer

The school is permanently closed as of 31 October 2026 and is no longer accepting applications. Families seeking Church of England primary education in Kensington and Chelsea should contact the Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea admissions team or the London Diocesan Board for Schools for information about alternative schools in the area.

Question 3

What were the school's Key Stage 2 results?

Accepted Answer

In the school's most recent results, 70% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths combined. Reading results were 70% at expected standard and 30% at high score, while grammar, punctuation and spelling was 80% expected and 30% high score.

Question 4

Why did St Cuthbert with St Matthias close?

Accepted Answer

The school closed due to falling pupil numbers and resulting financial unsustainability. By January 2025, only 83 children were on roll, and just 11 pupils were due to join Reception in September, representing less than 40% of the school's capacity. This created a funding shortfall of approximately £750,000 compared to operating at full capacity. The governors, London Diocesan Board for Schools, and Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea jointly concluded that closure was necessary.

Question 5

What was the admissions process for St Cuthbert with St Matthias?

Accepted Answer

As a Church of England voluntary aided school, admissions were managed by the governing body rather than the local authority. In the school's final intake cycle, it was oversubscribed with 24 applications for 11 places. The school served children aged 2 to 11, including nursery provision.

1st preference	10	10	100%
2nd preference	5	1	20%
3rd preference	0	0	N/A
4th–6th preference	9	0	0%
Total	24	11	46%

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