Welcome to St. Matthew's Catholic Primary Jarrow
Our mission statement is central to the life of our school
“Welcome to our happy school, where everyone is valued and given the opportunity to ‘let their light shine.’ With Jesus in our hearts, we encourage love and respect for all. We strive to reach our goals, as we learn, and grow, in a safe and enjoyable environment.”
We are proud to be part of Bishop Chadwick Catholic Education Trust.
Mrs Eve Alderson
Headteacher
Our History
This wonderful school opened its doors to pupils on 28th June 1954 with 300 children and 7 teachers. The construction had been put on hold due to the outbreak of the Second World War – the school cost £48,431 to build with a large part of this donated by the parishioners of Jarrow.