Matthew Arnold Primary School

Contact details for the school

School Name: Matthew Arnold Primary School
Address: Dingle Lane
Town/City: Liverpool
County: Merseyside
Postcode: L8 9UB
Telephone Number: 0151 539 0300
Website:

Type of school

Phase: Primary (ages 2-11)
Type: Foundation school
Religious Denomination: None
Admissions Policy: Non-selective
Trust: South Liverpool Education Trust

Staff and pupils

Headteacher: Mrs Louise Evans
Capacity: 200
Gender: Mixed

The following details are from a census on 15 January 2026:
Number of pupils: 276 (62% boys & 38% girls)
Enrollment: 138% of capacity
Free school meal eligibility: 64.7%

SEN Provisions

  • SLCN - Speech, language and Communication

Location and administration

URN: 104557
DfE Number: 341/2098
UKPRN: 10073708
UPRN: 38044062
Region: North West (E12000002)
District: Liverpool (E08000012)
Constituency: Liverpool Riverside (E14001338)
Electoral Ward: Festival Gardens (E05015303)

Easting & Northing: 336149E, 387290N
Latitude & Longitude: 53° 22' 45.21" N 2° 57' 40.23" W
Plus Code: 9C5V92HQ+MG

External links

DfE Record: View record

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Associated schools

Predecessor school†

Governors

  • Mrs Bethan Badger - Governor. Appointed on 27 March 2026 (Elected by school staff). Term runs until 26 March 2030.
  • Mr Mark Collins - Governor. Appointed on 20 March 2024 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 19 May 2026.
  • Miss Andrea Connearn - Governor. Appointed on 20 May 2026 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 19 May 2030.
  • Mrs Clare Coombes - Governor. Appointed on 7 February 2024 (Parent appointed by GB/board due to no election candidates). Term runs until 15 July 2026.
  • Mr Joe Coombes - Governor. Appointed on 7 February 2024 (Parent appointed by GB/board due to no election candidates). Term runs until 6 February 2028.
  • Mr Scott Cordon - Governor. Appointed on 15 July 2026 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 14 July 2030.
  • Jean Doran - Governor. Appointed on 8 February 2026 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 7 February 2030.
  • Louise Evans - Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2023 (Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal).
  • Ms Jennifer McGee - Governor. Appointed on 25 October 2023 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 24 October 2027.
  • Ms Shelley Pennington - Chair of Governors. Appointed on 22 October 2025 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 21 October 2026.
  • Ms Shelley Pennington - Governor. Appointed on 2 November 2022 (Nominated by LA and appointed by GB). Term runs until 1 November 2026.
  • Mr Graham Twist - Governor. Appointed on 18 March 2024 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 17 March 2028.
  • Mr Pete Winters - Governor. Appointed on 4 February 2026 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 3 February 2030.