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
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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.

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

DatePupilsBoysGirlsCapacityFSM%
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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