St Matthew's CofE Primary School vs Sutton-On-Trent Primary and Nursery School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in East Midlands, England, 3.4 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
St Matthew's CofE Primary School
Newark · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
69 students
Sutton-On-Trent Primary and Nursery School
Newark · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
129 students
| Measure | St Matthew's CofE Primary School Newark, East Midlands | Sutton-On-Trent Primary and Nursery School Newark, East Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 74 Top 25% | 42 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #222 of 1,516 | #829 of 1,516 |
| National rank | #3215 of 15,697 | #9703 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 69 | 129 |
| Pupils on roll | 69 | 129 |
| Free school meals | 12.3% | 13.9% |
| Capacity filled | 98.6% | 92.1% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 64% |
| 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 | stmatthewscofeprimaryschool.co.uk | www.suttonontrentschool.co.uk/ |
The verdict
- •St Matthew's CofE Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (73.8 vs 42.1).
- •Sutton-On-Trent Primary and Nursery School is the larger school with 129 students compared with 69.
- •St Matthew's CofE Primary School is a academy school while Sutton-On-Trent Primary and Nursery School is a local authority 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 St Matthew's CofE Primary School better than Sutton-On-Trent Primary and Nursery School?
On the Success Index (England), St Matthew's CofE Primary School ranks higher (73.8 vs 42.1 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 St Matthew's CofE Primary School and Sutton-On-Trent Primary and Nursery School?
About 3.4 km in a straight line, between Newark and Newark in East Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
St Matthew's CofE Primary School: 69. Sutton-On-Trent Primary and Nursery School: 129. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do St Matthew's CofE Primary School and Sutton-On-Trent Primary and Nursery School rank in East Midlands?
St Matthew's CofE Primary School is 222nd of 1,516 and Sutton-On-Trent Primary and Nursery School is 829th of 1,516 among primary schools in East Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).