St Matthew's Catholic Primary School
URN: 132793 • Liverpool L4 8UA
Overview
- Name
- St Matthew's Catholic Primary School
- URN
- 132793
- Type
- Voluntary aided school
- Phase
- Primary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Roman Catholic
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 62.2 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Claire Sime (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- 01512261871
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Queens Drive, Liverpool L4 8UA
Summary
St Matthew's Catholic Primary School, located in Liverpool, is a voluntary aided primary school catering to a mixed-gender population of 398 pupils, exceeding its capacity of 379. The school emphasizes a nurturing environment where Gospel Values are integral to daily life, fostering a warm and friendly atmosphere for all students. Headteacher Mrs. Claire Sime highlights the school's commitment to developing the whole child, ensuring that each pupil reaches their maximum potential through a comprehensive and engaging curriculum.
The school community is actively supported by parents, governors, and the local parish, reinforcing the importance of collaboration between home and school. St Matthew's aims to provide a fulfilling Catholic education that is both challenging and enjoyable, with a focus on creating well-mannered and well-taught children. Parents are encouraged to engage with staff, particularly during drop-off and pick-up times, to strengthen this partnership.
Key information for parents includes the academic calendar, with the Autumn Term commencing on 3rd September 2025 and concluding on 19th December 2025. The school also emphasizes the importance of safety, advising parents to monitor their children's use of social media and ensuring that all uniform items are clearly labelled.
The school community is actively supported by parents, governors, and the local parish, reinforcing the importance of collaboration between home and school. St Matthew's aims to provide a fulfilling Catholic education that is both challenging and enjoyable, with a focus on creating well-mannered and well-taught children. Parents are encouraged to engage with staff, particularly during drop-off and pick-up times, to strengthen this partnership.
Key information for parents includes the academic calendar, with the Autumn Term commencing on 3rd September 2025 and concluding on 19th December 2025. The school also emphasizes the importance of safety, advising parents to monitor their children's use of social media and ensuring that all uniform items are clearly labelled.
Useful links
- Governor’s Roles & Responsibilities (governance)
- Special Educational Needs (SEN) & Disability Information (sen)
- Gateacre School – Open Events (calendar)
- Admissions (other)
- Curriculum Policies (other)
- Policies (other)
- RE Policies (other)
- School Prospectus (other)
- 0151 226 1871 (other)
- Term Dates (other)
Nearby alternatives
Key details
- LA
- Liverpool
- Age range
- 4 - 11
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Trust
- Capacity
- 379
- Pupils
- 398
- Boys
- 208
- Girls
- 190
- FSM %
- 22.60
- Open date
- 2001-04-23
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2024-04-24
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Merseyside
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 398 | 208 | 190 | 379 | 22.60 |
| 2024-09-11 | 410 | 211 | 199 | 379 | 25.40 |
| 2023-09-11 | 412 | 209 | 203 | 379 | 28.20 |
| 2022-09-11 | 412 | 209 | 203 | 379 | 28.20 |
| 2021-09-11 | 406 | 196 | 210 | 379 | 26.10 |
| 2020-09-11 | 409 | 206 | 203 | 379 | 19.60 |
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