St Matthews CofE Infant School, Cobham, Surrey

“I love going to school — it feels like home.”

There’s no better way to understand a school than through the voices of the children themselves.

At St Matthew’s, children are encouraged to grow in confidence, kindness, curiosity, and independence every single day.

💬 “My teacher always helps me when I get stuck.”
💬 “We learn, play, and laugh together.”
💬 “I like that everyone knows my name.”
💬 “Learning is fun because we do something new every day.”

Come and discover what makes St Matthew’s such a special place to begin your child’s learning journey.

🌿 Sometimes the best classroom has no walls.

Outdoor learning plays an important role in helping children develop confidence, resilience, curiosity, and independence.

Whether children are exploring nature, investigating bugs, learning through play, or taking part in outdoor activities, these experiences encourage children to discover, question, and grow.

At St Matthew’s, learning extends far beyond the classroom walls.

📅 Discover our outdoor learning spaces at our Open Morning on Wednesday 17th June.

✨ What does a typical day at St Matthew’s look like?

A day filled with curiosity, creativity, challenge, confidence, and joyful learning.

From phonics and storytelling to outdoor exploration, imaginative play, and purposeful learning opportunities, every experience is carefully designed to help children feel happy, secure, and excited to learn.

At St Matthew’s, we believe strong foundations built in the early years last a lifetime.

📅 Visit us on Wednesday 17th June to see school life in action.

Just a few days to go until our Open Morning!

We’re looking forward to welcoming prospective families to St Matthew’s on Wednesday 17th June.

Come and experience our nurturing infant school community, meet our dedicated team, and discover how we help children build confidence, independence, curiosity, and strong foundations for future success.

✨ Explore our classrooms and outdoor spaces
✨ Learn about our inclusive and nurturing approach
✨ See our children learning and thriving

📅 Wednesday 17th June | 9:30am – 11:00am

💛 Spaces still available for September 2026

🌱 Outdoor learning moments

Reception children enjoying the sunshine while exploring, planting, and learning outdoors.

From caring for plants to observing change and asking questions about the world around them, outdoor learning helps children build independence, confidence, and curiosity from an early age.

We love seeing these thoughtful moments unfold naturally throughout the school day and building on them to deepen children's learning, understanding, and sense of wonder.

💛 Every child deserves to feel supported, understood, and inspired to thrive.

At St Matthew’s, inclusion sits at the heart of everything we do.

Through our nurturing approach, inclusive teaching strategies, and strong values, we help children build confidence, wellbeing, independence, and a genuine sense of belonging from the very beginning.

We are proud to be part of the Nurturing Schools Accreditation Programme and the PINS Project, supporting inclusive practice across the school community.

📅 Come and learn more at our Open Morning on Wednesday 17th June.

💛 Why families choose St Matthew’s

Choosing the right school is about finding a place where your child feels happy, confident, supported, and inspired to achieve their full potential.

At St Matthew’s, families value our:

💛 Small school environment where every child is truly known
💛 Outstanding early years and infant teaching
💛 Strong community feel and nurturing approach
💛 Inclusive teaching strategies supporting all children
💛 Inspiring indoor and outdoor learning spaces

As a specialist infant school, everything we do is designed around helping children build strong foundations for future success — academically, socially, and emotionally.

📅 Join us for our Open Morning on Wednesday 17th June | 9:30am – 11:00am

💛 Spaces available for September 2026

✨ Curiosity, collaboration, and imaginative play

Our Reception children have been busy learning through imaginative play, teamwork, and exploration, alongside adults who carefully nurture, guide, and facilitate key learning and developmental skills.

Play is such an important part of the early years, helping children develop communication, creativity, confidence, and problem-solving skills in a calm and engaging environment.

It’s always lovely to see children so engaged, curious, and excited in their learning.

💛 Big futures start in small schools.

The Reception and KS1 years are some of the most important stages in a child’s education — laying the foundations for confidence, independence, resilience, and a lifelong love of learning.

At St Matthew’s, our specialist infant school environment is designed entirely around what young children need most: nurturing relationships, high-quality, inspiring learning experiences, and a warm community where every child is truly known.

Because when children feel happy, safe, and supported, they are able to flourish.

📅 Join us at our Open Morning on Wednesday 17th June.

Confidence grows through trying new things.

Reception children have been developing their independence, fine motor skills, and confidence through hands-on learning activities this week.

From preparing fruit and practising new skills to learning independently and working together, these everyday moments help children build curiosity, concentration, and confidence from the very beginning.

At St Matthew’s, we believe some of the most valuable learning happens through meaningful experiences that encourage children to explore, discover, and have a go.