St Matthew's Catholic Primary School, Prudhoe
112%
Capacity
144
Pupils
2.0x
Demand
About St Matthew's Catholic Primary School, Prudhoe
St Matthew's Catholic Primary School, Prudhoe is a state-funded Roman Catholic primary school serving the Northumberland community, welcoming children from age 2 to 11. The school has 144 pupils on roll and is near full capacity (112% of 129 places). Nursery provision is also available on site.
Ofsted has rated St Matthew's Catholic Primary School, Prudhoe "Good", the school is led by headteacher Martin Gray, it falls under Northumberland local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 77% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — well above the national average. Additionally, placing it in the top 25% nationally. Additionally, ranked 2236th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 5th out of 58 in Northumberland.
St Matthew's Catholic Primary School, Prudhoe is a popular choice with families — it received 20 applications for 10 places, making it 2.0x oversubscribed. Of these, 10 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 7 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Moderate Learning Difficulty, Social, Emotional & Mental Health and 4 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at St Matthew's Catholic Primary School, Prudhoe include Gymnasium, Art Studios, Music Rooms, Sensory Room, Forest School, Library, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Athletics, Gymnastics, Dance, Tennis and 3 more, as well as clubs including Coding, Drama, Choir, Gardening.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 15.0%, which is below the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Northumberland, St Matthew's Catholic Primary School, Prudhoe is one of the options available in the North East region. Use Classpot to compare it side-by-side with nearby alternatives and find the best fit for your child.
Key Details
| School Type | Primary (State) |
| Age Range | 2 to 11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Roman Catholic |
| Address | Highfield Lane, Prudhoe, Northumberland, NE42 6EY |
| Headteacher | Martin Gray |
| Local Authority | Northumberland |
| Number of Pupils | 144 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 15.0% |
| School Capacity | 144 / 129 (112% full) |
| Nursery Classes | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
4 Oct 2023Overall Effectiveness
Good
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 13 Nov 2023. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (77%)
2236th of 13,686
Nationally
114th of 677
In North East
5th of 58
In Northumberland
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
77%
Expected Standard
8%
Higher Standard
'22/23
79%
'23/24
77%
Source: Department for Education, 2023/24. National expected standard benchmark is around 65%.
SEND Support
Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
Facilities
7Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
11Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed10
20
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
10 families put this school as their 1st choice (50% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Highfield Lane, Prudhoe
Northumberland, NE42 6EY
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