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St Matthew's Catholic Primary School, Prudhoe

Northumberland, NE42 6EYPrimaryAges 2–11MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Good
Oct 2023
KS2 Results
77%
meeting expected standard in RWM
Competition
1.0×
Not oversubscribed
10 1st-choice / 10 places
Ranking
🏆Top 25%
#2236 of 13,686 nationally

About St Matthew's Catholic Primary School, Prudhoe

St Matthew's Catholic Primary School in Prudhoe is a state-funded Roman Catholic primary that currently teaches 144 pupils, which is 15 above its official capacity of 129 — a clear sign of local demand. The school is oversubscribed for the 2025/26 intake, receiving 20 applications for just 10 places, with all 10 first-preference offers accepted. That gives an oversubscription ratio of 2:1, meaning twice as many families wanted a place as were available. The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals sits at 15%, which is slightly below the national primary average of around 23% but still indicates a mixed socioeconomic intake. The school also offers nursery provision for children aged two and up, which broadens its reach within the community. With a Roman Catholic religious character, the school draws families specifically seeking a faith-based education, and its oversubscription suggests it has a strong reputation locally.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range2 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterRoman Catholic
AddressHighfield Lane, Prudhoe, Northumberland, NE42 6EY
HeadteacherMartin Gray
Local AuthorityNorthumberland
Number of Pupils144
Free School Meals (FSM)15.0%
School Capacity144 / 129 (112% full)
Nursery ClassesYes

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

4 Oct 2023
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Overall Effectiveness
Good
Quality of Education
Good
Behaviour & Attitudes
Outstanding
Personal Development
Outstanding
Leadership & Management
Good
Early Years Provision
Good

Source: Ofsted, 13 Nov 2023. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

7
GymnasiumArt StudiosMusic RoomsSensory RoomForest SchoolLibraryChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

11

Sports

AthleticsGymnasticsDanceTennisNetballCross CountryFootball

Clubs & Activities

CodingDramaChoirGardening

Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.

SEND Support

AutismDyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguagePhysicalLearning DifficultyMulti-Sensory

Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.

School day

Verified

Teaching hours

08:30 – 15:15

Source: stmatthewsprudhoe.org. Extracted automatically — confirm with the school before relying on these times.

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St Matthew's Catholic Primary School, Prudhoe has been rated "Good" by Ofsted. This means the school provides a good standard of education and effectively supports all pupils to succeed.