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Bishop Wilkinson Catholic Education Trust

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Let my Lifesong sing to you

Every moment counts.

We want our pupils to benefit from the highest quality education to enable them to excel. We know that pupils who attend well have the best chances of success academically and socially. They are more likely to achieve well in examinations and assessments and more likely to form secure and lasting friendships.

This can only be achieved it pupils are in school regularly, and on time.

We have a meticulously planned curriculum which sets out exactly what pupils should be taught at every stage of the year. When pupils are absent, they risk developing large gaps in their learning.

Excellent attendance is everyone’s business and improving attendance is in everyone’s interests. We aim to secure good attendance by building strong relationships with pupils, parents and carers so that we can support them to reduce any barriers to school attendance.

*The Leave of Absence forms below can be downloaded and submitted as a paper copy to the school office.  Parents and carers can also still use the electronic webform that can be found on our ‘Term Dates/Leave of Absence page.  

Leave of Absence Form PDF

Leave of Absence Form Word Document

Attendance Policy

In January 2025, we were delighted to welcome Mrs Eleanor Stoves to our team as our Attendance Champion.  Mrs Stoves’ role is to promote and manage pupil attendance and to provide support for pupils and families for whom school attendance is a challenge.  Please get in touch with the school office if you would like to speak with Mrs Stoves about your child’s attendance.  

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Contact Info

  • St Matthew’s Catholic Primary School Highfield Lane Prudhoe, Northumberland NE42 6EY
  • 01661 835 484
  • info@smp.bwcet.com
  • School Administrator - Mrs. Claire Roberts
  • Chair of Governors - Mrs Elizabeth Burgess governance@bwcet.com
  • Northumberland Schools' Business Manager - Helen McCall - info@smp.bwcet.com

Our school is part of the Bishop Wilkinson Catholic Education Trust which is a company limited by guarantee and registered in England and Wales under company registration number 0780590. The Company is an exempt charity. The registered office is Barmston Court, Nissan Way, Turbine Business Park, Washington, SR5 3NY. Telephone (0191) 8239333