--- url: "https://stmatthewsjarrow.co.uk/" school: "St. Matthew's Catholic Primary" --- ### St. Matthew's Catholic Primary, Jarrow [ Starting School Guide Everything parents need to know about starting our school, all in one easy-to-read guide. › ](https://stmatthewsjarrow.co.uk/starting-school-guide) ![Section Image](https://files.schudio.com/st-matthew-s-catholic-primary/images/uniform_1_st_matthews_0726.jpg) ## Welcome to Our School 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 Read More About Us ## Our History ![](https://stmatthewsjarrow.co.uk/images/icon/icont.png) 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. [ Read More ](https://stmatthewsjarrow.co.uk/about-us) [ ## Admissions ](https://stmatthewsjarrow.co.uk/admissions) [## Term Dates ](https://stmatthewsjarrow.co.uk/term-dates) [## Calendar ](https://stmatthewsjarrow.co.uk/calendar) [## Prospectus ](https://stmatthewsjarrow.co.uk/our-prospectus) [## Letters ](https://stmatthewsjarrow.co.uk/school-letters) [## Uniform ](https://stmatthewsjarrow.co.uk/school-uniform) ## Social Media Feed [Embedded content](https://www.google.com/maps/embed?pb=!1m18!1m12!1m3!1d2290.7651462705485!2d-1.4954677225766306!3d54.95967992280094!2m3!1f0!2f0!3f0!3m2!1i1024!2i768!4f13.1!3m3!1m2!1s0x487e6ff0fa20cbc9%3A0xb3ef4105a8ebb502!2sSt%20Matthew's%20R%20C%20Primary!5e0!3m2!1sen!2suk!4v1780406894868!5m2!1sen!2suk) ![St. Matthew's Catholic Primary](https://files.schudio.com/st-matthew-s-catholic-primary/images/logo/logo-footer-with-diocese-02_(2).png) ### St. Matthew's Catholic Primary Alnwick Grove Jarrow NE32 5YT 0191 489 8355 [ TMAoffice@stmatthewsjarrow.co.uk ](mailto:TMAoffice@stmatthewsjarrow.co.uk) ### Our School - [Our Faith](https://stmatthewsjarrow.co.uk/catholic-life) - [Admissions](https://stmatthewsjarrow.co.uk/admissions) - [School Uniform](https://stmatthewsjarrow.co.uk/school-uniform) - [Prospectus](https://stmatthewsjarrow.co.uk/our-prospectus) - [Term Dates](https://stmatthewsjarrow.co.uk/term-dates) ### Useful Links - [Accessibility Statement](https://bccet.org.uk/accessibility-statement/) - [Privacy Notice](https://bccet.org.uk/privacy-policy/) - [Website Terms](https://bccet.org.uk/website-terms) - [Freedom of Information](https://bccet.org.uk/freedom-of-information) ### Social Media [stmatthewsrc](https://www.facebook.com/stmatthewsrc) ![St. Matthew's Catholic Primary](https://files.schudio.com/st-matthew-s-catholic-primary/images/logo/logo-footer-with-diocese-02_(2).png) ### St. Matthew's Catholic Primary Alnwick Grove Jarrow NE32 5YT 0191 489 8355 [ TMAoffice@stmatthewsjarrow.co.uk ](mailto:TMAoffice@stmatthewsjarrow.co.uk) ### Our School - [Our Faith](https://stmatthewsjarrow.co.uk/catholic-life) - [Admissions](https://stmatthewsjarrow.co.uk/admissions) - [School Uniform](https://stmatthewsjarrow.co.uk/school-uniform) - [Prospectus](https://stmatthewsjarrow.co.uk/our-prospectus) - [Term Dates](https://stmatthewsjarrow.co.uk/term-dates) ### Useful Links - [Accessibility Statement](https://bccet.org.uk/accessibility-statement/) - [Privacy Notice](https://bccet.org.uk/privacy-policy/) - [Website Terms](https://bccet.org.uk/website-terms) - [Freedom of Information](https://bccet.org.uk/freedom-of-information) ### Social Media [stmatthewsrc](https://www.facebook.com/stmatthewsrc) © Copyright 2025–2026 St. Matthew's Catholic Primary School & Trust Websites by [ ![Schudio logo](https://stmatthewsjarrow.co.uk/img/logo/light.png) ](https://www.schudio.com/)