Heath House Preparatory School vs St Matthew Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in London, England, 725 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Heath House Preparatory School
London · Independent primary · Ages 3–11
105 students
St Matthew Academy
London · Academy all-through · Ages 4–16
1,063 students
| Measure | Heath House Preparatory School London, London | St Matthew Academy London, London |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | – Not rated | 68 Top 50% |
| Region rank | – | #234 of 640 |
| National rank | – | #1098 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Independent | Academy |
| Type | Primary | All-through |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 4–16 |
| Students | 105 | 1,063 |
| Pupils on roll | 105 | 1,063 |
| Free school meals | – | 34% |
| Capacity filled | 52.5% | 64.4% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 83% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 13% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 47.2 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 40.1% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 58.7% |
| EBacc average points | – | 4.49 |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | London | London |
| region | London | London |
| Website | www.heathhouseprepschool.com | www.stmatthewacademy.co.uk/ |
The verdict
- •St Matthew Academy is the larger school with 1,063 students compared with 105.
- •Heath House Preparatory School is a independent school while St Matthew Academy is a academy 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 Heath House Preparatory School better than St Matthew Academy?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (England). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Heath House Preparatory School and St Matthew Academy?
About 725 m in a straight line, between London and London in London.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Heath House Preparatory School: 105. St Matthew Academy: 1,063. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Heath House Preparatory School and St Matthew Academy rank in London?
Heath House Preparatory School is unranked and St Matthew Academy is 234th of 640 among primary schools in London on the 2025 Success Index (England).