St Matthew's CofE Primary School vs Tuxford Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in East Midlands, England, 4.8 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
Tuxford Academy
Newark · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,462 students
| Measure | St Matthew's CofE Primary School Newark, East Midlands | Tuxford Academy Newark, East Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 74 Top 25% | 56 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #222 of 1,516 | #141 of 329 |
| National rank | #3215 of 15,697 | #1691 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 11–18 |
| Students | 69 | 1,462 |
| Pupils on roll | 69 | 1,462 |
| Free school meals | 12.3% | 23.1% |
| Capacity filled | 98.6% | 100% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 46.0 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 41.3% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 64.3% |
| EBacc average points | – | 4.02 |
| A level points per entry | – | 35.4 |
| town | Newark | Newark |
| region | East Midlands | East Midlands |
| Website | stmatthewscofeprimaryschool.co.uk | www.tuxford-ac.org.uk |
The verdict
- •St Matthew's CofE Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (73.8 vs 55.5).
- •Tuxford Academy is the larger school with 1,462 students compared with 69.
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 Tuxford Academy?
On the Success Index (England), St Matthew's CofE Primary School ranks higher (73.8 vs 55.5 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 Tuxford Academy?
About 4.8 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. Tuxford Academy: 1,462. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do St Matthew's CofE Primary School and Tuxford Academy rank in East Midlands?
St Matthew's CofE Primary School is 222nd of 1,516 and Tuxford Academy is 141st of 329 among primary schools in East Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).