St Matthew Academy vs St Saviour's Catholic Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in London, England, 853 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
St Matthew Academy
London · Academy all-through · Ages 4–16
1,063 students
St Saviour's Catholic Primary School
London · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
188 students
| Measure | St Matthew Academy London, London | St Saviour's Catholic Primary School London, London |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 68 Top 50% | 37 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #234 of 640 | #1454 of 1,720 |
| National rank | #1098 of 4,090 | #10942 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | All-through | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–16 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 1,063 | 188 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,063 | 188 |
| Free school meals | 34% | 31.9% |
| Capacity filled | 64.4% | 81.7% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 83% | 57% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 13% | 7% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 47.2 | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 40.1% | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 58.7% | – |
| EBacc average points | 4.49 | – |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | London | London |
| region | London | London |
| Website | www.stmatthewacademy.co.uk/ | www.stsaviours.lewisham.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •St Matthew Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (68.3 vs 36.5).
- •St Matthew Academy does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (83% vs 57%).
- •St Matthew Academy does better on ks2: higher standard (13% vs 7%).
- •St Matthew Academy is the larger school with 1,063 students compared with 188.
- •St Matthew Academy is a academy school while St Saviour's Catholic Primary School is a local authority 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 Matthew Academy better than St Saviour's Catholic Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), St Matthew Academy ranks higher (68.3 vs 36.5 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 Matthew Academy and St Saviour's Catholic Primary School?
About 853 m in a straight line, between London and London in London.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
St Matthew Academy: 1,063. St Saviour's Catholic Primary School: 188. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do St Matthew Academy and St Saviour's Catholic Primary School rank in London?
St Matthew Academy is 234th of 640 and St Saviour's Catholic Primary School is 1454th of 1,720 among all-through schools in London on the 2025 Success Index (England).