St Matthew's Church of England Aided Primary School and Nursery Centre is a mainstream primary school in Telford, Telford and Wrekin, for children aged 3 to 11. In January 2026, 41 of its 291 pupils (14.1%) were getting SEN support and 4 (1.4%) had an EHC plan.
- Ages 3–11
- 291 pupils
- Ofsted: Good
Special educational needs here
From the school census, January 2026. Compared with state primary schools across England and in Telford and Wrekin.
14.1% get SEN support
41 of 291 pupils. Help in school without an EHC plan.
About the same as the England average.
1.4% have an EHC plan
4 of 291 pupils. A legal plan from the council, for children who need more help.
Lower than the England average.
Most common needs
- Moderate learning difficulty26
- Profound and multiple learning difficulty6
- Speech, language and communication5
Pupils by their main need, on SEN support or with an EHC plan. Needs with fewer than 5 pupils aren’t shown.
Figures show how many children the school supports, not how well. To see how it would support your child, talk to the SENCO and read its SEN information report on the school’s website.
School details
- Type
- Mainstream primary school
- Run as
- Voluntary aided school
- Ages
- 3 to 11
- Boys and girls
- Boys and girls
- Pupils
- 291 (places for 340)
- Headteacher
- Mrs Rebecca Wilson
- Faith
- Church of England
- Free school meals
- 41.3% of pupils eligible
- Council
- Telford and Wrekin
- School reference (URN)
- 123557
How SEN support works
4 steps, from a first chat to an EHC plan
- Talk to the class teacher and the SENCO
If you’re worried about your child, ask for a meeting. Every school has a SENCO (special educational needs co-ordinator). Your child doesn’t need a diagnosis to get help.
- SEN support
The school should work out what your child needs, agree a plan with you, put it in place and review it together, usually each term. This is called SEN support.
- An EHC needs assessment
If your child needs more help than the school can usually give, you or the school can ask Telford and Wrekin council for an EHC needs assessment. It can lead to an Education, Health and Care (EHC) plan, which the council must make sure is delivered.
- Free, independent advice
Your local SENDIASS can help at any stage, and can come to meetings with the school with you.
Questions to ask the SENCO
10 questions to tick off as you go
Ticks stay on this device, so you can use them at the meeting.
Ofsted
Rated Good, July 2016; some aspects not as strong (June 2025)
Rated Good at its last graded inspection, in July 2016. That was some time ago, so read the latest report for the full picture.
- Leadership and managementOutstanding
- Early yearsOutstanding
- SafeguardingEffective
Since then: Some aspects not as strong (ungraded inspection, June 2025).
Contact and getting there
Church Road, Donnington Wood, Telford, TF2 7PZ
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Directions: Walk Public transport Drive
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Nearby
Specialist schools and SEN units
- Amberleigh Therapeutic School Independent · Ages 11–18 · Ofsted: Good 2.0 miles
- The Bridge School Special school · Ages 3–19 2.5 miles
- Wrekin View Primary School Mainstream + base · Ages 3–11 · Ofsted: Good 4.0 miles
- Newport Infant School and Nursery Mainstream + base · Ages 2–7 · Ofsted: Good 4.2 miles
Other mainstream schools
- Donnington Wood Infant School and Nursery Centre Primary · Ages 2–7 · SEN support 9.9%, EHC plans 3.8% 0.5 miles
- Donnington Wood CofE Voluntary Controlled Junior School Primary · Ages 7–11 · SEN support 22.4%, EHC plans 1.5% 0.5 miles
- Muxton Primary School Primary · Ages 5–11 · SEN support 13%, EHC plans 0.8% 0.6 miles
All mainstream schools in Telford and Wrekin SEND schools in Telford and Wrekin
Questions about St Matthew's Church of England Aided Primary School and Nursery Centre
How many pupils at St Matthew's Church of England Aided Primary School and Nursery Centre have special educational needs?
In the January 2026 school census, 41 of the 291 pupils (14.1%) were getting SEN support and 4 (1.4%) had an EHC plan. Across England’s state primary schools it is 15.4% and 4.1%.
What are the most common needs at St Matthew's Church of England Aided Primary School and Nursery Centre?
Counting pupils on SEN support and with an EHC plan, the most common main needs are moderate learning difficulties (26 pupils), profound and multiple learning difficulties (PMLD) (6 pupils) and speech, language and communication needs (5 pupils).
Who do I talk to about my child’s needs at St Matthew's Church of England Aided Primary School and Nursery Centre?
The SENCO (special educational needs co-ordinator). Every school has one, and every school must publish an SEN information report on its website explaining how it supports pupils with SEND.
How do I apply for a place at St Matthew's Church of England Aided Primary School and Nursery Centre?
Through Telford and Wrekin council’s school admissions, in the normal application round or during the year. If your child has an EHC plan, you don’t apply this way: you ask for the school to be named in the plan instead.
Can my child with an EHC plan go to St Matthew's Church of England Aided Primary School and Nursery Centre?
You can ask for St Matthew's Church of England Aided Primary School and Nursery Centre to be named in your child’s EHC plan. The council must consult the school and name it, unless it would be unsuitable for your child’s age, ability or needs, or would affect other children’s education or the efficient use of resources.
Does St Matthew's Church of England Aided Primary School and Nursery Centre have an SEN unit or resourced provision?
Not according to the Department for Education’s register of schools. The nearest mainstream school with one is Wrekin View Primary School, about 4.0 miles away.
Where is St Matthew's Church of England Aided Primary School and Nursery Centre?
Church Road, Donnington Wood, Telford, TF2 7PZ, in Telford and Wrekin.
School data: DfE Get Information About Schools, SEN figures from DfE Special educational needs in England (the January school census), under the Open Government Licence. Postcode lookups by postcodes.io: contains OS data © Crown copyright and database right, Royal Mail data © Royal Mail copyright and database right, and National Statistics data © Crown copyright and database right. Distances are as the crow flies. Always check details and admissions with the school and your council.