Open Other Primary Roman Catholic Mixed

St Matthew's Catholic Primary School, Prudhoe

Highfield Lane, Prudhoe, NE42 6EY
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St Matthew's Catholic Primary School, Prudhoe
Prudhoe, NE42 6EY
144 Pupils
129 Capacity
2–11 Age Range
15.00% FSM %
67 Boys
77 Girls
About St Matthew's Catholic Primary School, Prudhoe

St Matthew's Catholic Primary School, Prudhoe is a mixed-gender Academies located in Prudhoe, Northumberland, in the North East region of England for pupils aged 2–11 with a Roman Catholic character. It currently has a status of Open.

It has 144 pupils on roll. School capacity: 129. Current headteacher: Martin Gray.

This profile is based on official data from the Department for Education (DfE) Get Information About Schools (GIAS) register, updated March 2026.

School Details
Establishment Type Academy converter
Type Group Academies
Phase of Education Primary
Status Open
Local Authority Northumberland
Region North East
Administrative District Northumberland
Parliamentary Constituency Hexham
Ward Prudhoe West & Mickley
Urban / Rural Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Admissions Policy Not applicable
Religious Character Roman Catholic
Gender Policy Mixed
Boarders No boarders
Sixth Form Does not have a sixth form
Nursery Provision Has Nursery Classes
Trust / Sponsor BISHOP WILKINSON CATHOLIC EDUCATION TRUST
Opened 01-04-2015
UKPRN 10049283
URN 141828
Data Last Updated 25-02-2026
Governors & Trustees (11)
NameRoleAppointedTerm EndsAppointing Body
Dr Elizabeth Burgess Chair of Local Governing Body 17/11/2020 16/11/2028 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Mrs Michelle Sanders Local Governance Professional - Individual Academy or Free School 01/09/2022 — N/A
Elizabeth Burgess Local Governor 17/11/2020 15/11/2028 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Mrs Lorna Copple Local Governor 20/12/2023 19/12/2027 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Mr Richard Davies Local Governor 21/01/2025 20/01/2029 Elected by parents
Headteacher Martin Gray Local Governor 01/09/2019 — Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal
Mr Chris Mulligan Local Governor 06/11/2020 11/11/2028 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Michelle Saunders Local Governor 20/01/2025 19/01/2029 Elected by school staff
Mrs Ashleigh Steel Local Governor 14/11/2023 13/11/2027 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Father Michael Whalen Local Governor 20/11/2020 18/11/2028 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Chris Wood Local Governor 25/03/2025 24/03/2029 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Schools Nearby
Highfield Middle School
0.11 km • Prudhoe
Other
Prudhoe West Academy
0.19 km • Prudhoe
Other
Prudhoe Community High School
0.44 km • Prudhoe
Other
Prudhoe Castle First School
0.65 km • Prudhoe
Other
Adderlane Academy
1.12 km • Prudhoe
Other
Ovingham Church of England First School
1.37 km • Prudhoe
Other
Frequently Asked Questions
St Matthew's Catholic Primary School, Prudhoe is a Academy converter (group: Academies) in Prudhoe, Northumberland.
St Matthew's Catholic Primary School, Prudhoe has 144 pupils, with a capacity of 129.
St Matthew's Catholic Primary School, Prudhoe caters for pupils aged 2 to 11.
Yes, St Matthew's Catholic Primary School, Prudhoe has a Roman Catholic religious character.
The Headteacher at St Matthew's Catholic Primary School, Prudhoe is Mr Martin Gray.
St Matthew's Catholic Primary School, Prudhoe is at Highfield Lane, Prudhoe, NE42 6EY, in the Northumberland local authority, North East.
Sixth form at St Matthew's Catholic Primary School, Prudhoe: Does not have a sixth form.
St Matthew's Catholic Primary School, Prudhoe is currently open.
Contact
Headteacher
Mr Martin Gray
Highfield Lane, Prudhoe, NE42 6EY
01661835484
www.stmatthewsprudhoe.bwcet.com
Location
NE42 6EY  ·  Google Maps
Official Links
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Quick Summary
URN 141828
Status Open
Ofsted —
Data from DfE GIAS Mar 2026
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