Maidenhall Primary School vs St Matthew's Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in East of England, England, 53 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Maidenhall Primary School
Luton · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
628 students
St Matthew's Primary School
Cambridge · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
628 students
| Measure | Maidenhall Primary School Luton, East of England | St Matthew's Primary School Cambridge, East of England |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 44 Lower 50% | 78 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #1113 of 1,872 | #337 of 1,872 |
| National rank | #9233 of 15,697 | #2570 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 628 | 628 |
| Pupils on roll | 628 | 628 |
| Free school meals | 22.1% | 14.3% |
| Capacity filled | 74.8% | 95.2% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 67% | 76% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 1% | 14% |
| 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 | Luton | Cambridge |
| region | East of England | East of England |
| Website | www.maidenhall.co.uk | www.stmatthews.cambs.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •St Matthew's Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (77.5 vs 44.2).
- •St Matthew's Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (76% vs 67%).
- •St Matthew's Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (14% vs 1%).
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 Maidenhall Primary School better than St Matthew's Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), St Matthew's Primary School ranks higher (77.5 vs 44.2 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 Maidenhall Primary School and St Matthew's Primary School?
About 53 km in a straight line, between Luton and Cambridge in East of England.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Maidenhall Primary School: 628. St Matthew's Primary School: 628. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Maidenhall Primary School and St Matthew's Primary School rank in East of England?
Maidenhall Primary School is 1113th of 1,872 and St Matthew's Primary School is 337th of 1,872 among primary schools in East of England on the 2025 Success Index (England).