Prendergast Vale School vs St Matthew Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two all-through schools in London, England, 1.1 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Prendergast Vale School
London · Academy all-through · Ages 3–16
806 students
St Matthew Academy
London · Academy all-through · Ages 4–16
1,063 students
| Measure | Prendergast Vale School London, London | St Matthew Academy London, London |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 31 Lower 50% | 68 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #494 of 640 | #234 of 640 |
| National rank | #2928 of 4,090 | #1098 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | All-through | All-through |
| Year range | Ages 3–16 | Ages 4–16 |
| Students | 806 | 1,063 |
| Pupils on roll | 806 | 1,063 |
| Free school meals | 42.7% | 34% |
| Capacity filled | 97.1% | 64.4% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 55% | 83% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 3% | 13% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 42.2 | 47.2 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 34.5% | 40.1% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 56% | 58.7% |
| EBacc average points | 3.95 | 4.49 |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | London | London |
| region | London | London |
| Website | www.prendergast-vale.com | www.stmatthewacademy.co.uk/ |
The verdict
- •St Matthew Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (68.3 vs 30.7).
- •St Matthew Academy does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (83% vs 55%).
- •St Matthew Academy does better on ks2: higher standard (13% vs 3%).
- •St Matthew Academy is the larger school with 1,063 students compared with 806.
The Success Index (England) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
Free academic assessment
Torn between two schools? Start with your child.
Whichever you choose, a free Success Tutoring assessment shows exactly where your child is in English and Maths and how to get ahead before the next school year.
- Personalised learning plan mapped to the Australian Curriculum
- English & Maths from Kindergarten to Year 12
- Flexible memberships, no lock-in contracts
- Centres across NSW, VIC, QLD, WA, SA and ACT
Frequently asked questions
Is Prendergast Vale School better than St Matthew Academy?
On the Success Index (England), St Matthew Academy ranks higher (68.3 vs 30.7 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 Prendergast Vale School and St Matthew Academy?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between London and London in London.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Prendergast Vale School: 806. St Matthew Academy: 1,063. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Prendergast Vale School and St Matthew Academy rank in London?
Prendergast Vale School is 494th of 640 and St Matthew Academy is 234th of 640 among all-through schools in London on the 2025 Success Index (England).