St Matthew's Catholic Primary School, Prudhoe

URN: 141828 • Prudhoe NE42 6EY

Overview

Name
St Matthew's Catholic Primary School, Prudhoe
URN
141828
Type
Academy converter
Phase
Primary
Status
Open
Gender
Mixed
Religious
Roman Catholic
Admissions
Not applicable
Trust
BISHOP WILKINSON CATHOLIC EDUCATION TRUST
Private
No
Ofsted rating
Good
Ranking score
61.7 / 100
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Leadership & Contact

Headteacher
Martin Gray (since 2025) , Headteacher
Telephone
01661835484
Website
Visit
Address
Highfield Lane, Prudhoe NE42 6EY

Summary

St Matthew's Catholic Primary School, located in Prudhoe, Northumberland, is an academy converter that serves a diverse community, welcoming children of all faith backgrounds. The school operates under the Bishop Wilkinson Catholic Education Trust and has a current enrolment of 144 pupils, exceeding its capacity of 129. The ethos of the school emphasizes a nurturing environment where children can thrive both academically and personally, with a focus on ensuring that their school days are enjoyable and fulfilling.

The curriculum at St Matthew's is designed around five key cornerstones: confidence, communication, creativity, challenge, and global citizenship. This approach aims to equip students with essential life skills while fostering a passion for lifelong learning. The school prioritises character development and offers a breadth of experiences to enrich the educational journey of each child.

St Matthew's values strong relationships between home and school, creating a supportive atmosphere for families. The school encourages parental involvement and aims to be an extension of the home environment, ensuring that all members of the community feel welcomed and valued.

Key details

LA
Northumberland
Age range
2 - 11
Boarders
No boarders
Sixth form
Does not have a sixth form
Trust
BISHOP WILKINSON CATHOLIC EDUCATION TRUST
Capacity
129
Pupils
144
Boys
67
Girls
77
FSM %
15.00
Open date
2015-04-01
Close date
Last Ofsted
2023-10-05
Next inspection
Data snapshot
2025-07-14
County
Northumberland

Trends

DatePupilsBoysGirlsCapacityFSM%
2025-07-14 144 67 77 129 15.00
2024-09-11 149 71 78 129 16.10
2023-09-11 161 70 91 129 18.90
2022-09-11 161 70 91 129 18.90
2021-09-11 158 70 88 129 17.00
2020-09-11 159 72 87 129 11.30

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