St Matthew's Church of England Primary School is a voluntary aided school serving families in Blackburn and the wider Blackburn with Darwen area. The school is well established within the local education landscape.

St Matthew's Church of England Primary School caters for mixed pupils from 4 to 11 years. With 271 pupils enrolled and a capacity of 280, the school provides a structured and balanced curriculum aligned with national expectations.

The most recent Ofsted inspection, published on 07 July 2021, rated the school Outstanding. Inspectors highlighted the overall quality of education and the strong relationships between staff and pupils.