Open State Primary Roman Catholic Mixed

St Matthew's Catholic Primary School

Queens Drive, Liverpool, L4 8UA
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St Matthew's Catholic Primary School
Liverpool, L4 8UA
398 Pupils
379 Capacity
4–11 Age Range
22.60% FSM %
208 Boys
190 Girls
About St Matthew's Catholic Primary School

St Matthew's Catholic Primary School is an Local authority maintained schools for pupils aged 4–11 based in Liverpool, North West. The school is mixed-gender and Open with a Roman Catholic character.

It has 398 pupils on roll. School capacity: 379. Current headteacher: Claire Sime.

All information is drawn from the GIAS dataset published by the Department for Education. School details including admissions and term dates should be verified with Liverpool or the school directly.

School Details
Establishment Type Voluntary aided school
Type Group Local authority maintained schools
Phase of Education Primary
Status Open
Local Authority Liverpool
Region North West
Administrative District Liverpool
Parliamentary Constituency Liverpool Walton
Ward Clubmoor West
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 No Nursery Classes
Opened 23-04-2001
UKPRN 10074198
URN 132793
Data Last Updated 20-01-2026
Governors & Trustees (8)
NameRoleAppointedTerm EndsAppointing Body
Mr Ron Burke Chair of Governors 30/09/2024 30/09/2027 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Mr Darren Gidman Governor 29/06/2021 28/06/2028 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Mrs Maria Murphy Governor 01/01/2022 31/12/2025 Elected by parents
Mr Christopher Price Governor 28/11/2023 27/11/2027 Nominated by LA and appointed by GB
Mrs Paula Regan Governor 14/07/2024 13/07/2028 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Mrs Cathie Sergeant Governor 01/09/2018 31/08/2026 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Mrs Claire Sime Governor 01/01/2020 — Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal
Fr Conor Stainton-Polland Governor 26/04/2021 25/04/2028 Appointed by foundation/Trust
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Frequently Asked Questions
St Matthew's Catholic Primary School is a Voluntary aided school (group: Local authority maintained schools) in Liverpool, Liverpool.
St Matthew's Catholic Primary School has 398 pupils, with a capacity of 379.
St Matthew's Catholic Primary School caters for pupils aged 4 to 11.
Yes, St Matthew's Catholic Primary School has a Roman Catholic religious character.
The Headteacher at St Matthew's Catholic Primary School is Mrs Claire Sime.
St Matthew's Catholic Primary School is at Queens Drive, Walton, Liverpool, L4 8UA, in the Liverpool local authority, North West.
Sixth form at St Matthew's Catholic Primary School: Does not have a sixth form.
St Matthew's Catholic Primary School is currently open.
Contact
Headteacher
Mrs Claire Sime
Queens Drive, Walton, Liverpool, L4 8UA
01512261871
matthews.school/
Location
L4 8UA  ·  Google Maps
Official Links
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Quick Summary
URN 132793
Status Open
Ofsted —
Data from DfE GIAS Mar 2026
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