Matthew Arnold Primary School
URN: 104557 • Liverpool L8 9UB
Overview
- Name
- Matthew Arnold Primary School
- URN
- 104557
- Type
- Foundation school
- Phase
- Primary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- None
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- South Liverpool Education Trust
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 48.4 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Louise Evans (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- 01515390300
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Dingle Lane, Liverpool L8 9UB
Summary
Matthew Arnold Primary School is a mixed foundation school located in Liverpool, serving 282 pupils with a capacity of 200. The school is committed to providing a supportive and inclusive environment, where every child is recognised as a unique individual with specific talents and needs. The ethos is centred around fostering positive experiences, friendships, and values that prepare students for the challenges of modern society.
The curriculum at Matthew Arnold is designed to be engaging and varied, aiming to help children achieve their academic potential while promoting personal development. The school places a strong emphasis on the well-being of its students, ensuring they feel valued and happy throughout their educational journey.
With a significant percentage of pupils (60.80%) eligible for free school meals, the school plays an essential role in the local community, striving to serve the needs of families in the area. Parents are encouraged to engage with the school, and opportunities for visits and open evenings are provided to foster a strong school-home partnership. For further information, parents can visit the school’s website or contact the administration team directly.
The curriculum at Matthew Arnold is designed to be engaging and varied, aiming to help children achieve their academic potential while promoting personal development. The school places a strong emphasis on the well-being of its students, ensuring they feel valued and happy throughout their educational journey.
With a significant percentage of pupils (60.80%) eligible for free school meals, the school plays an essential role in the local community, striving to serve the needs of families in the area. Parents are encouraged to engage with the school, and opportunities for visits and open evenings are provided to foster a strong school-home partnership. For further information, parents can visit the school’s website or contact the administration team directly.
Useful links
- Lunch Menus for Autumn Term (download)
- On Line Safety Newsletter (download)
- Matomo cookies (other)
- Log in (other)
- Website design by PrimarySite (other)
- CEOP (other)
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Key details
- LA
- Liverpool
- Age range
- 2 - 11
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Trust
- South Liverpool Education Trust
- Capacity
- 200
- Pupils
- 282
- Boys
- 170
- Girls
- 112
- FSM %
- 60.80
- Open date
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2020-02-05
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Merseyside
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 282 | 170 | 112 | 200 | 60.80 |
| 2024-09-11 | 282 | 167 | 115 | 200 | 61.60 |
| 2023-09-11 | 292 | 178 | 114 | 200 | 53.50 |
| 2022-09-11 | 292 | 178 | 114 | 200 | 53.50 |
| 2021-09-11 | 288 | 180 | 108 | 200 | 50.50 |
| 2020-09-11 | 286 | 171 | 115 | 200 | 39.20 |
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