Ex-headteacher admits making indecent child images

A former primary school headteacher has admitted making indecent images of children.

Matthew Hargreaves, who led King's Northway Primary Academy in the Wavertree area of Liverpool, pleaded guilty to three counts of the charge relating to offences which took place between 11 April 2021 and 3 May 2026.

The 47-year-old is due to be sentenced on 27 July at Liverpool Crown Court.

Hargreaves denies one count of taking an indecent photograph of a child.

In a letter sent to parents, the school's acting principal confirmed the offences did not relate to Hargreaves' employment at Kings Northway.

"As soon as we were informed of his arrest several weeks ago by police colleagues, he was immediately suspended from his role," the letter said.

In a further statement, Shane Lerston, chief executive of the Great Schools Trust, said: "As soon as we learned of Matthew Hargreaves's arrest earlier this year, he was suspended from his role.

"Since then, we have been liaising with the relevant authorities.

"The safety and wellbeing of our students and staff remain our main priority, and we are offering any support they may need at this difficult time."

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