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St Matthew's Catholic Primary School, Prudhoe
Highfield Lane, Prudhoe, Northumberland, NE42 6EY, Northumberland
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
91.6 / 100
Top 8%
Better than 92% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
144
Capacity
129
Ages
2–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
112%
Faith
Roman Catholic
Summary
With a recent Ofsted rating of Good, this primary school demonstrates strong performance, especially in Key Stage 2, where 94% of students meet expected standards in reading, writing, and maths, placing it in the top 1% nationally. The school enjoys a high LocaleIQ score of 91.6, indicating it outperforms 92% of other schools, reflecting a positive environment and community engagement. However, only 12% of pupils achieve the higher standard in KS2, suggesting room for improvement in challenging more advanced learners.
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Last inspected: 4 October 2023Quality Of Education: GoodPersonal Development: OutstandingBehaviour & Attitudes: OutstandingLeadership & Management: Good
KS2 SATs Results
cohort size not published| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Expected standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of Year 6 pupils meeting the expected level in all three subjects. The key primary benchmark — needed for a confident secondary school start. National average ~61%. | 94% | Top 1% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 12% | Top 28% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British85.4%
Mixed W+Asian4.9%
White Other2.8%
Mixed Other2.1%
White Irish1.4%
Asian Indian1.4%
Mixed W+B African0.7%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.7%
Other0.7%
Location
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54.95856, -1.85600 · NE42 6EY
School details
Local authorityNorthumberland
RegionNorth East
URN141828
School typeAcademy converter
Frequently asked questions
What is St Matthew's Catholic Primary School, Prudhoe rated by Ofsted?
St Matthew's Catholic Primary School, Prudhoe was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 4 October 2023.
Is St Matthew's Catholic Primary School, Prudhoe a good school?
St Matthew's Catholic Primary School, Prudhoe scores 91.6/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 8% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
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