Dunham-on-Trent CofE Primary School vs St Matthew's CofE Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in East Midlands, England, 5.3 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Dunham-on-Trent CofE Primary School
Newark · Local authority primary · Ages 5–11
80 students
St Matthew's CofE Primary School
Newark · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
69 students
| Measure | Dunham-on-Trent CofE Primary School Newark, East Midlands | St Matthew's CofE Primary School Newark, East Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 20 Lower 50% | 74 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #1322 of 1,516 | #222 of 1,516 |
| National rank | #13977 of 15,697 | #3215 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 5–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 80 | 69 |
| Pupils on roll | 80 | 69 |
| Free school meals | 16.3% | 12.3% |
| Capacity filled | 76.2% | 98.6% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 40% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 0% | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | – |
| EBacc average points | – | – |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Newark | Newark |
| region | East Midlands | East Midlands |
| Website | www.dunham-on-trent.notts.sch.uk | stmatthewscofeprimaryschool.co.uk |
The verdict
- •St Matthew's CofE Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (73.8 vs 20.0).
- •Dunham-on-Trent CofE Primary School is the larger school with 80 students compared with 69.
- •Dunham-on-Trent CofE Primary School is a local authority school while St Matthew's CofE Primary School is a academy school, so fees and admission rules differ.
The Success Index (England) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Dunham-on-Trent CofE Primary School better than St Matthew's CofE Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), St Matthew's CofE Primary School ranks higher (73.8 vs 20.0 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Dunham-on-Trent CofE Primary School and St Matthew's CofE Primary School?
About 5.3 km in a straight line, between Newark and Newark in East Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Dunham-on-Trent CofE Primary School: 80. St Matthew's CofE Primary School: 69. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Dunham-on-Trent CofE Primary School and St Matthew's CofE Primary School rank in East Midlands?
Dunham-on-Trent CofE Primary School is 1322nd of 1,516 and St Matthew's CofE Primary School is 222nd of 1,516 among primary schools in East Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).