St Matthew Academy vs Sutton Grammar School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in London, England, 17 km 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
Sutton Grammar School
Sutton · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,061 students
| Measure | St Matthew Academy London, London | Sutton Grammar School Sutton, London |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 68 Top 50% | 99 Top 5% |
| Region rank | #234 of 640 | #6 of 640 |
| National rank | #1098 of 4,090 | #11 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | All-through | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 4–16 | Ages 11–18 |
| Students | 1,063 | 1,061 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,063 | 1,061 |
| Free school meals | 34% | 1.3% |
| Capacity filled | 64.4% | 126.3% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 83% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 13% | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 47.2 | 80.3 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 40.1% | 99.2% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 58.7% | 100% |
| EBacc average points | 4.49 | 7.46 |
| A level points per entry | – | 47.6 |
| town | London | Sutton |
| region | London | London |
| Website | www.stmatthewacademy.co.uk/ | www.suttongrammar.sutton.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Sutton Grammar School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (99.1 vs 68.3).
- •St Matthew Academy is the larger school with 1,063 students compared with 1,061.
- •St Matthew Academy is co-educational and Sutton Grammar School is boys.
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 Sutton Grammar School?
On the Success Index (England), Sutton Grammar School ranks higher (99.1 vs 68.3 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 Sutton Grammar School?
About 17 km in a straight line, between London and Sutton in London.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
St Matthew Academy: 1,063. Sutton Grammar School: 1,061. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do St Matthew Academy and Sutton Grammar School rank in London?
St Matthew Academy is 234th of 640 and Sutton Grammar School is 6th of 640 among all-through schools in London on the 2025 Success Index (England).