A good voluntary aided school school in Liverpool. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for St Matthew's Catholic Primary School.
Overall school rating
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Official government statistics
| Year | Mat Average | Read Average |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 103.0 | 106.0 |
| 2023 | 101.0 | 105.0 |
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Derived insights and analysis
Improving trend (+1.5 per year)
Up 1.5% over 3 years
Information extracted from the school's own website
"Love, Learn and Shine Together with Jesus."
St Matthew’s Catholic Primary School is a Catholic school with parish links. The school states it is guided by clergy and catechists and uses the Come and See program. Mass times are listed and the parish and Archdiocese support the delivery of Come and See; the school celebrates faith through mass and visits from clergy.
Headteacher Mrs Claire Sime provides a welcome message describing a warm, faith-filled community and the importance of partnership between home and school.
Breakfast Club runs every morning from 7:45am. The cost is £3 per child, per day and should be paid by standing order on 1st of every month from September to June. Please complete the Registration Form below and either email it to school or pass it into the school office. Breakfast Club is part of the National School Breakfast Programme. Breakfast Club is described as teacher-led with activities such as yoga, art and mindfulness, puzzles, construction and story. For those on the waiting list, Liverpool’s Early Help Directory Service is suggested as a useful external resource.
SEND enquiries should be directed to the SENDCo: Mrs T Gaskell ([email protected]). The school has a Special Educational Needs (SEN) & Disability Information page.
Parents must complete the school's supplementary application form and also apply via Liverpool City Council. Required documents include a Birth Certificate, Baptism Certificate and proof of address. The site notes waiting lists and provides information about in-year admissions and admission policy (2027).
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