Cowley St Laurence CofE Primary School vs St Matthew's CofE Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in London, England, 1.5 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Cowley St Laurence CofE Primary School
Uxbridge · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
395 students
St Matthew's CofE Primary School
West Drayton · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
399 students
| Measure | Cowley St Laurence CofE Primary School Uxbridge, London | St Matthew's CofE Primary School West Drayton, London |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 39 Lower 50% | 27 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1413 of 1,720 | #1587 of 1,720 |
| National rank | #10456 of 15,697 | #12876 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 395 | 399 |
| Pupils on roll | 395 | 399 |
| Free school meals | 29.6% | 26.2% |
| Capacity filled | 94% | 95% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 58% | 53% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 7% | 2% |
| 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 | Uxbridge | West Drayton |
| region | London | London |
| Website | www.cowley.hillingdon.sch.uk/ | www.st-matthews.hillingdon.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •Cowley St Laurence CofE Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (38.5 vs 26.7).
- •Cowley St Laurence CofE Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (58% vs 53%).
- •Cowley St Laurence CofE Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (7% vs 2%).
- •St Matthew's CofE Primary School is the larger school with 399 students compared with 395.
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 Cowley St Laurence CofE Primary School better than St Matthew's CofE Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Cowley St Laurence CofE Primary School ranks higher (38.5 vs 26.7 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 Cowley St Laurence CofE Primary School and St Matthew's CofE Primary School?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Uxbridge and West Drayton in London.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Cowley St Laurence CofE Primary School: 395. St Matthew's CofE Primary School: 399. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Cowley St Laurence CofE Primary School and St Matthew's CofE Primary School rank in London?
Cowley St Laurence CofE Primary School is 1413th of 1,720 and St Matthew's CofE Primary School is 1587th of 1,720 among primary schools in London on the 2025 Success Index (England).