At St Matthew’s Church of England Primary School, Bolton, we are committed to ensuring that every pound of public funding is used effectively to provide the very best education for our pupils. Careful financial planning and responsible budgeting enable us to maintain high standards, invest in quality teaching and learning, and support the wellbeing and development of every child.

School financial benchmarking allows parents, governors and members of our community to see how our spending compares with that of similar schools locally and nationally. The information, published by the Department for Education, provides a transparent overview of how resources are allocated across areas such as staffing, premises, learning resources and support services.

We regularly review this information as part of our strategic planning to ensure value for money and to make informed decisions that benefit our pupils both now and in the future. For more detailed information about our school’s financial data, please visit the DfE Schools Financial Benchmarking website.