North Clifton Primary School vs St Matthew's CofE Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in East Midlands, England, 3.8 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
North Clifton Primary School
Newark · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
20 students
St Matthew's CofE Primary School
Newark · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
69 students
| Measure | North Clifton Primary School Newark, East Midlands | St Matthew's CofE Primary School Newark, East Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 100 Top 5% | 74 Top 25% |
| Region rank | – | #222 of 1,516 |
| National rank | – | #3215 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 20 | 69 |
| Pupils on roll | 20 | 69 |
| Free school meals | 0% | 12.3% |
| Capacity filled | 35.7% | 98.6% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| 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.northcliftonschool.co.uk | stmatthewscofeprimaryschool.co.uk |
The verdict
- •North Clifton Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (99.9 vs 73.8).
- •St Matthew's CofE Primary School is the larger school with 69 students compared with 20.
- •North Clifton 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 North Clifton Primary School better than St Matthew's CofE Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), North Clifton Primary School ranks higher (99.9 vs 73.8 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 North Clifton Primary School and St Matthew's CofE Primary School?
About 3.8 km in a straight line, between Newark and Newark in East Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
North Clifton Primary School: 20. St Matthew's CofE Primary School: 69. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do North Clifton Primary School and St Matthew's CofE Primary School rank in East Midlands?
North Clifton Primary School is unranked and St Matthew's CofE Primary School is 222nd of 1,516 among primary schools in East Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).