Park Academy West London vs St Matthew's CofE Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in London, England, 1.1 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Park Academy West London
Hillingdon · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
795 students
St Matthew's CofE Primary School
West Drayton · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
399 students
| Measure | Park Academy West London Hillingdon, London | St Matthew's CofE Primary School West Drayton, London |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 30 Lower 50% | 27 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #498 of 640 | #1587 of 1,720 |
| National rank | #2981 of 4,090 | #12876 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 11–18 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 795 | 399 |
| Pupils on roll | 795 | 399 |
| Free school meals | 42.9% | 26.2% |
| Capacity filled | 69.1% | 95% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 53% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 2% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 38.5 | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 37.1% | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 55.3% | – |
| EBacc average points | 3.41 | – |
| A level points per entry | 34.2 | – |
| town | Hillingdon | West Drayton |
| region | London | London |
| Website | www.park-aspirations.org | www.st-matthews.hillingdon.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •Park Academy West London scores higher on the Success Index (England) (29.5 vs 26.7).
- •Park Academy West London is the larger school with 795 students compared with 399.
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 Park Academy West London better than St Matthew's CofE Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Park Academy West London ranks higher (29.5 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 Park Academy West London and St Matthew's CofE Primary School?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Hillingdon and West Drayton in London.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Park Academy West London: 795. St Matthew's CofE Primary School: 399. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Park Academy West London and St Matthew's CofE Primary School rank in London?
Park Academy West London is 498th of 640 and St Matthew's CofE Primary School is 1587th of 1,720 among secondary schools in London on the 2025 Success Index (England).