The short version
Above-average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2023).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 94% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2023
- This is a Roman Catholic school, so faith criteria may apply to admissions
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
94%
+32.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
12%
+4.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
111
+5.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
108
+3.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
110
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 5 days per year on average — that's roughly a week.
5% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 18 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 10 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 14 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 2–11
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Roman Catholic
Numbers
- Pupils
- 144
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 15%
Governance
- Local authority
- Northumberland
- Trust
- BISHOP WILKINSON CATHOLIC EDUCATION TRUST
- Head
- Mr Martin Gray (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
3 official reports linked on this page, including 2 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Highfield Lane, Prudhoe, Northumberland, NE42 6EY
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmHighfield Middle School
Middle deemed secondary · Very close
Prudhoe West Academy
Primary · Very close
Prudhoe Community High School
Secondary · 439m away
Prudhoe Castle First School
Primary · 651m away
Adderlane Academy
Primary · 1.1km away
Ovingham Church of England First School
Primary · 1.4km away
Ovingham Middle School
Middle deemed secondary · 1.4km away
Mickley First School
Primary · 2.1km away
Questions parents ask
What is St Matthew's Catholic Primary School, Prudhoe's Ofsted rating?
St Matthew's Catholic Primary School, Prudhoe was rated Good at its most recent inspection in October 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend St Matthew's Catholic Primary School, Prudhoe?
St Matthew's Catholic Primary School, Prudhoe currently has 144 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does St Matthew's Catholic Primary School, Prudhoe take?
St Matthew's Catholic Primary School, Prudhoe caters for pupils aged 2 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is St Matthew's Catholic Primary School, Prudhoe?
St Matthew's Catholic Primary School, Prudhoe is in Prudhoe, NE42 6EY, in the Northumberland local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does St Matthew's Catholic Primary School, Prudhoe have a sixth form?
No, St Matthew's Catholic Primary School, Prudhoe does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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