St Matthew's Catholic Primary School, Prudhoe, Prudhoe
St Matthew's Catholic Primary School, Prudhoe is a primary school for pupils aged 2 to 11 in Prudhoe, part of Bishop Wilkinson Catholic Education Trust. It has a Roman Catholic religious character. It was rated Good at its last graded Ofsted inspection, in October 2023. Its 2025 Key Stage 2 results were the highest of the 73 schools in Northumberland with published results, and 247th of 14,452 across England. It was 91% full in 2025.
- SATs results
- Above England average
- Ofsted
- Good (2023)
- Demand
- Every first choice offered
- Attendance
- Better than England average
Reception applications for September 2027 close in 80 days
Deadline Friday 15 January 2027. Apply to Northumberland (the council where you live). Offers on 16 April.
Data last updated 26 Oct 2026
St Matthew's Catholic Primary School, Prudhoe in detail
Results
In 2025, 100% of Year 6 pupils at St Matthew's Catholic Primary School, Prudhoe reached the expected standard in reading and 94% in maths. At the average state primary the figures were 74% and 72% in Northumberland and 77% and 75% across England.
Results rose from 85% in reading and 77% in maths in 2024.
With small year groups, a few pupils can move these figures by several points.
Getting a place at St Matthew's Catholic Primary School, Prudhoe
For September 2026 entry, 13 families put St Matthew's Catholic Primary School, Prudhoe as their first choice and 19 named it as one of their preferences, for 13 places offered. That is one first choice for every place. Every family who put it first was offered a place there for 2026 entry.
Admissions history and your chances at St Matthew's Catholic Primary School, Prudhoe
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other state primary schools to St Matthew's Catholic Primary School, Prudhoe are Prudhoe West Academy (0.1 miles, Good); Prudhoe Castle First School (0.4 miles, Good); Adderlane Academy (0.7 miles, Good); and Ovingham Church of England First School (0.8 miles, Good).
Prudhoe West AcademyPrudhoe Castle First SchoolAdderlane AcademyOvingham Church of England First School
The trust
St Matthew's Catholic Primary School, Prudhoe is one of 47 schools run by Bishop Wilkinson Catholic Education Trust, an academy trust.
Across the trust's primary schools, 69% of Year 6 pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths in 2024/25.
Who goes there
15.3% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, well below the average state school (25%), and 6.3% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.
The largest ethnic groups are White British (87%) and Mixed (8%).
In 2026, 21 pupils (14.6%) received SEN support and 3 (2.1%) had an education, health and care plan, against 16.2% and 4.6% at the average state school. The most common need among them is speech, language and communication needs.
Getting there
The nearest railway station is Prudhoe Station, about 980 metres away (roughly a 12-minute walk).
8 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Cemetery (outside), 270 metres away.
Suspensions and exclusions
In 2024/25, St Matthew's Catholic Primary School, Prudhoe issued 5 suspensions, 3.5 for every 100 pupils (the average state school: 6.3), and 1 permanent exclusion.
Secondary schools nearby
The secondary schools closest to St Matthew's Catholic Primary School, Prudhoe are Highfield Middle School (under 0.1 miles), Prudhoe Community High School (0.3 miles) and Ovingham Middle School (0.9 miles).
Highfield Middle SchoolPrudhoe Community High SchoolOvingham Middle School
Sources: DfE school performance data (averages: state mainstream schools); DfE school-level applications and offers; council admissions booklets; DfE appeals statistics; DfE multi-academy trust performance data; DfE school census and special educational needs statistics; NaPTAN (Department for Transport); DfE exclusions statistics
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 3 years agoOverall
Quality of Education
Behaviour & Attitudes
Personal Development
Leadership & Management
Early Years
Ofsted Insights
Ofsted rated this school Good at its October 2023 inspection.
Rated Outstanding for
Behaviour & attitudes, Personal development.
Rated Good for
Quality of education, Leadership & management, Early years.
At a Glance
15.3%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
Yes
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
Primary Performance (KS2)
Academic year 2024/25KS2 Results (% meeting expected standard)
Reading has improved from 85% to 100% (2024 to 2025). Maths has improved from 77% to 94% (2024 to 2025). Writing has improved from 85% to 94% (2024 to 2025).
Class Sizes
21.0
Avg class size
19.0
Infant (KS1)
23.0
KS2
6
Total classes
2025/26 academic year
How Does This School Compare?
Ranked against 5 nearby primary schools
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Getting There
Train Stations
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Safety and surroundings
Road collisions within 500 m (2021 to 2025)
- Collisions
- 11
- Fatal
- 0
- Serious
- 4
- Children hurt
- 3
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 11 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 4 serious and 7 slight.
3 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 3 on foot.
5 of the collisions happened on a weekday between 08:00 and 09:30 or 14:45 and 16:30, holidays included.
The typical figure for schools in Northumberland is 3 (the median across 175 schools, same distance and years).
Serious and slight counts use the Department for Transport's severity adjustment, which allows for changes in how police forces record injuries; they are estimates, rounded to whole numbers. Distances are in a straight line. Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19), Open Government Licence v3.0.
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
91%
Near capacity
129 pupils
142 places
13 spare places in 2025
2025, DfE school capacity data
Area Demand Pressure - Prudhoe
Based on MHCLG Live Table 122 (2024-25, last 5 years) for Prudhoe
Across Northumberland council
Places available
3,735
Applications
2,569
Got 1st preference
96.8%
Got preferred school
98.6%
All primary applications across Northumberland council (2026/27), not just this school.
This school: Every first choice offered
Inspection History(3)
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
21
SEN Support
3
EHC Plans
16.7%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Pupils by Need Type
Pupil Demographics
Ethnicity
2026 academic year
Key Indicators
144
Total Pupils
67
Boys
77
Girls
2026 academic year
Workforce
8
Teachers
18.0:1
Pupil-teacher ratio
£49,376
Mean salary
2026 data
School Funding
£5,551
Per pupil
£802k
Total funding
£29k
Pupil premium
2025-26 financial year allocations
Pupil Absence2024/25
3.0%
Overall absence
6.3%
Persistent absence
111
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
Secondary Schools Nearby
Secondary schools pupils are likely to move to
St Matthew's Catholic Primary School, Prudhoe
Questions parents ask about St Matthew's Catholic Primary School, Prudhoe
What are SATs results like at St Matthew's Catholic Primary School, Prudhoe?
Of the pupils at St Matthew's Catholic Primary School, Prudhoe who took the 2025 Key Stage 2 assessments, 100% reached the expected standard in reading and 94% did so in maths.
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 Ofsted inspection in October 2023.
What is the catchment area for St Matthew's Catholic Primary School, Prudhoe?
No fixed boundary. When St Matthew's Catholic Primary School, Prudhoe is oversubscribed, Northumberland allocates places by its published criteria, usually ending with home-to-school distance.
Is it hard to get a place at St Matthew's Catholic Primary School, Prudhoe?
St Matthew's Catholic Primary School, Prudhoe was not full in 2025: it ran at 91% of its 142 places.
How big are the classes at St Matthew's Catholic Primary School, Prudhoe?
Classes at St Matthew's Catholic Primary School, Prudhoe average 21 pupils (2025/26).
How many pupils go to St Matthew's Catholic Primary School, Prudhoe?
St Matthew's Catholic Primary School, Prudhoe has around 144 pupils on roll. 15% are eligible for free school meals.
What is attendance like at St Matthew's Catholic Primary School, Prudhoe?
3% of sessions were missed at St Matthew's Catholic Primary School, Prudhoe in 2024/25. 6.3% of pupils were persistently absent (missing 10% or more of sessions).
How do I apply to St Matthew's Catholic Primary School, Prudhoe?
Apply through Northumberland's coordinated admissions process, naming St Matthew's Catholic Primary School, Prudhoe on your application. Applications for Reception places starting in September 2027 close on Friday 15 January 2027, and offers are made on Friday 16 April 2027.
How many road collisions happen near St Matthew's Catholic Primary School, Prudhoe?
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 11 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 4 serious and 7 slight. 3 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 3 on foot. 5 of the collisions happened on a weekday between 08:00 and 09:30 or 14:45 and 16:30, holidays included. The typical figure for schools in Northumberland is 3 (the median across 175 schools, same distance and years).
Where is St Matthew's Catholic Primary School, Prudhoe?
St Matthew's Catholic Primary School, Prudhoe is at Highfield Lane, Prudhoe, Northumberland, NE42 6EY.
Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)