Shrewsbury House School vs St Matthew's CofE Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in London, England, 936 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Shrewsbury House School
Surbiton · Independent all-through · Ages 4–14
308 students
St Matthew's CofE Primary School
Surbiton · Local authority primary · Ages 5–11
403 students
| Measure | Shrewsbury House School Surbiton, London | St Matthew's CofE Primary School Surbiton, London |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | – Not rated | 71 Top 25% |
| Region rank | – | #647 of 1,720 |
| National rank | – | #3810 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Independent | Local authority |
| Type | All-through | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–14 | Ages 5–11 |
| Students | 308 | 403 |
| Pupils on roll | 308 | 403 |
| Free school meals | – | 8.4% |
| Capacity filled | 88% | 96% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 68% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 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 | Surbiton | Surbiton |
| region | London | London |
| Website | www.shrewsburyhouse.net | www.stmatthews.kingston.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •St Matthew's CofE Primary School is the larger school with 403 students compared with 308.
- •Shrewsbury House School is a independent school while St Matthew's CofE Primary School is a local authority school, so fees and admission rules differ.
- •Shrewsbury House School is boys and St Matthew's CofE Primary School is co-educational.
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 Shrewsbury House School better than St Matthew's CofE Primary School?
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 Shrewsbury House School and St Matthew's CofE Primary School?
About 936 m in a straight line, between Surbiton and Surbiton in London.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Shrewsbury House School: 308. St Matthew's CofE Primary School: 403. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Shrewsbury House School and St Matthew's CofE Primary School rank in London?
Shrewsbury House School is unranked and St Matthew's CofE Primary School is 647th of 1,720 among all-through schools in London on the 2025 Success Index (England).