St Catherine Catholic Primary School vs St Matthew's CofE Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in London, England, 1.1 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
St Catherine Catholic Primary School
West Drayton · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
235 students
St Matthew's CofE Primary School
West Drayton · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
399 students
| Measure | St Catherine Catholic Primary School West Drayton, London | St Matthew's CofE Primary School West Drayton, London |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 37 Lower 50% | 27 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1446 of 1,720 | #1587 of 1,720 |
| National rank | #10780 of 15,697 | #12876 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 235 | 399 |
| Pupils on roll | 235 | 399 |
| Free school meals | 20.4% | 26.2% |
| Capacity filled | 100.4% | 95% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 59% | 53% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 3% | 2% |
| 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 | West Drayton | West Drayton |
| region | London | London |
| Website | www.stcatherineprimary.co.uk/ | www.st-matthews.hillingdon.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •St Catherine Catholic Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (37.2 vs 26.7).
- •St Catherine Catholic Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (59% vs 53%).
- •St Catherine Catholic Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (3% vs 2%).
- •St Matthew's CofE Primary School is the larger school with 399 students compared with 235.
- •St Catherine Catholic Primary School is a local authority school while St Matthew's CofE Primary School 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 St Catherine Catholic Primary School better than St Matthew's CofE Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), St Catherine Catholic Primary School ranks higher (37.2 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 St Catherine Catholic Primary School and St Matthew's CofE Primary School?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between West Drayton and West Drayton in London.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
St Catherine Catholic Primary School: 235. St Matthew's CofE Primary School: 399. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do St Catherine Catholic Primary School and St Matthew's CofE Primary School rank in London?
St Catherine Catholic Primary School is 1446th of 1,720 and St Matthew's CofE Primary School is 1587th of 1,720 among primary schools in London on the 2025 Success Index (England).