Admissions
Welcome to the St. Matthew’s C of E Primary School Admissions Page. We are delighted that you are considering our school for your child’s education.
St. Matthew’s is a warm, inclusive, and nurturing school with a strong Christian ethos and a commitment to academic excellence. We aim to provide every child with the best possible start to their learning journey, and we look forward to welcoming new families into our community.
Applying for a School Place
The admissions authority for St Matthew's is the Leeds Diocesan Learning Trust. The admissions process is managed by Leeds City Council as part of the Local Authority's coordinated scheme.. Children start school in the academic year following their fourth birthday.
To apply:
Visit the Leeds City Council Admissions website
Applications open in November and close in January each year.
Offers are made in April.
Deadline for applications for September 2026: 15 January 2026
National Offer Day: 16 April 2026
We strongly recommend visiting the school before applying. Please contact us to book a tour or attend one of our open days.
In-Year Admissions (Moving Schools During the Year)
If you are looking for a place outside of the usual September intake, for example, if you are moving house or switching schools, this is called an in-year application.
To apply for an in-year place:
Visit the Leeds in-year admissions page
Complete the online application form.
If a place is available, we will contact you to arrange a transition meeting and start date.
If we are full, your child can be placed on our waiting list and you have the right to appeal.
Our Admissions Policy
Admission applications are fully co-ordinated by the Local Authority. We also have a Supplementary Information Form (SIF) if you're applying for a place based on faith at the end of our admissions policy.
You can download our latest Admissions Policy and SIF below:
Contact Us
If you have any questions or need help with the admissions process, please don’t hesitate to get in touch.
St. Matthew’s C of E Primary School, Wood Lane, Leeds, LS7 3QF
0113 268 1489
admin.office@stmatthewsleeds.co.uk
We are here to help and would be happy to arrange a visit so you can see our wonderful school in action.
