St Matthew's CofE Primary School
🇬🇧 Official data · 2025Newark, East Midlands NG23 6RW · Nottinghamshire
#222 of 1,516 primary schools in East Midlands
#3215 of 15,697 nationally
About St Matthew's CofE Primary School
St Matthew's CofE Primary School is a academy primary located in Newark, in the Nottinghamshire local authority of East Midlands, England. It caters for Ages 3–11. In 2025 it enrolled 69 students. Academies and free schools are state-funded and free to attend, run by academy trusts rather than the local authority.
Its Success Index (England) is 73.8 out of 100, placing it in the top 25% of primary schools in England and 222nd of 1,516 ranked primary schools in East Midlands. Its strongest component is community advantage (fewer pupils on free school meals) (74th percentile).
Other published figures: pupils on roll 69; capacity filled 98.6%.
There are 41 schools in Newark; St Matthew's CofE Primary School ranks 7th of 40 scored schools there.
Success Index (England) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against primary schools across England.
- KS2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (35%)–
- KS2: higher standard (20%)–
- KS2: reading progress (10%)–
- KS2: maths progress (10%)–
- Progress 8 (20%)–
- Attainment 8 (30%)–
- Grade 5+ in English & maths (15%)–
- A level points per entry (10%)–
- Community advantage (fewer pupils on free school meals) (15%)12.3%
The Success Index (England) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for St Matthew's CofE Primary School by the official sources.
- Pupils on roll
- 69
- Number of pupils in the latest school census.
- Free school meals
- 12.3%
- Percentage of pupils eligible for free school meals.
- Capacity filled
- 98.6%
- Pupils on roll as a share of the school's reported capacity.
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Schools near St Matthew's CofE Primary School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (England).
Sutton-On-Trent Primary and Nursery School
Newark · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
129 students · 3.4 km away
North Clifton Primary School
Newark · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
20 students · 3.8 km away
Tuxford Academy
Newark · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,462 students · 4.8 km away
Dunham-on-Trent CofE Primary School
Newark · Local authority primary · Ages 5–11
80 students · 5.3 km away
Tuxford Primary Academy
Newark · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
224 students · 5.5 km away
North Scarle Primary School
Lincoln · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
48 students · 6.1 km away
East Markham Primary School
Newark · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
200 students · 6.5 km away
Newton-on-Trent CofE Primary School
Lincoln · Local authority primary · Ages 2–11
64 students · 6.6 km away
Norwell CofE Primary School
Newark · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
66 students · 7.8 km away
John Blow Primary School
Newark · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
192 students · 8.7 km away
Similar schools
Academy primary schools in East Midlands with a comparable Pupils on roll.
Burntstump Seely CofE Primary Academy
Nottingham · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
69 students
Poolsbrook Primary Academy
Chesterfield · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
69 students
Scalford Church of England Primary School
Melton Mowbray · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
69 students
Ingoldsby Academy
Grantham · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
68 students
Turnditch Church of England Primary School
Belper · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
68 students
South Kilworth Church of England Primary School
Lutterworth · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
70 students
Frequently asked questions
Is St Matthew's CofE Primary School a good school?
St Matthew's CofE Primary School has a Success Index (England) of 73.8 out of 100 (Top 25% of primary schools in England) and ranks #222 of 1,516 in East Midlands. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does St Matthew's CofE Primary School rank in East Midlands?
St Matthew's CofE Primary School ranks #222 of 1,516 primary schools in East Midlands and #3215 of 15,697 nationally on the Success Index (England) (2025 data).
How many students attend St Matthew's CofE Primary School?
St Matthew's CofE Primary School had 69 students in 2025.
Is St Matthew's CofE Primary School a primary school or a secondary school?
St Matthew's CofE Primary School is classified as a primary covering Ages 3–11. It is a academy school.
What other schools are near St Matthew's CofE Primary School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of St Matthew's CofE Primary School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (England) and distance, and can be compared side by side.