River Bank Primary School vs St Matthew's Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in East of England, England, 1.2 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
River Bank Primary School
Luton · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
793 students
St Matthew's Primary School
Luton · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
884 students
| Measure | River Bank Primary School Luton, East of England | St Matthew's Primary School Luton, East of England |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 66 Top 50% | 27 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #581 of 1,872 | #1539 of 1,872 |
| National rank | #4713 of 15,697 | #12781 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 793 | 884 |
| Pupils on roll | 793 | 884 |
| Free school meals | 23.5% | 34.4% |
| Capacity filled | 94.4% | 98.2% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 78% | 57% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 7% | 1% |
| 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 | Luton |
| region | East of England | East of England |
| Website | www.riverbankprimary.org | www.stmatthewsluton.com/ |
The verdict
- •River Bank Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (65.8 vs 27.2).
- •River Bank Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (78% vs 57%).
- •River Bank Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (7% vs 1%).
- •St Matthew's Primary School is the larger school with 884 students compared with 793.
- •River Bank Primary School is a academy school while St Matthew's Primary 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 River Bank Primary School better than St Matthew's Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), River Bank Primary School ranks higher (65.8 vs 27.2 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 River Bank Primary School and St Matthew's Primary School?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Luton and Luton in East of England.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
River Bank Primary School: 793. St Matthew's Primary School: 884. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do River Bank Primary School and St Matthew's Primary School rank in East of England?
River Bank Primary School is 581st of 1,872 and St Matthew's Primary School is 1539th of 1,872 among primary schools in East of England on the 2025 Success Index (England).