Lime Tree Primary School vs St Matthew's CofE Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in London, England, 431 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Lime Tree Primary School
Kingston upon Thames · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
203 students
St Matthew's CofE Primary School
Surbiton · Local authority primary · Ages 5–11
403 students
| Measure | Lime Tree Primary School Kingston upon Thames, London | St Matthew's CofE Primary School Surbiton, London |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 22 Lower 50% | 71 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #1638 of 1,720 | #647 of 1,720 |
| National rank | #13730 of 15,697 | #3810 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 5–11 |
| Students | 203 | 403 |
| Pupils on roll | 203 | 403 |
| Free school meals | 29.1% | 8.4% |
| Capacity filled | 48.3% | 96% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 45% | 68% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 3% | 13% |
| 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 | Kingston upon Thames | Surbiton |
| region | London | London |
| Website | www.limetree.info | www.stmatthews.kingston.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •St Matthew's CofE Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (70.6 vs 21.6).
- •St Matthew's CofE Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (68% vs 45%).
- •St Matthew's CofE Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (13% vs 3%).
- •St Matthew's CofE Primary School is the larger school with 403 students compared with 203.
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 Lime Tree Primary School better than St Matthew's CofE Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), St Matthew's CofE Primary School ranks higher (70.6 vs 21.6 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 Lime Tree Primary School and St Matthew's CofE Primary School?
About 431 m in a straight line, between Kingston upon Thames and Surbiton in London.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Lime Tree Primary School: 203. St Matthew's CofE Primary School: 403. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Lime Tree Primary School and St Matthew's CofE Primary School rank in London?
Lime Tree Primary School is 1638th of 1,720 and St Matthew's CofE Primary School is 647th of 1,720 among primary schools in London on the 2025 Success Index (England).