St Matthew Academy vs Urban Mission School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in London, England, 1.0 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
Urban Mission School
LONDON · Independent secondary · Ages 11–16
14 students
| Measure | St Matthew Academy London, London | Urban Mission School LONDON, London |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 68 Top 50% | – Not rated |
| Region rank | #234 of 640 | – |
| National rank | #1098 of 4,090 | – |
| Sector | Academy | Independent |
| Type | All-through | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 4–16 | Ages 11–16 |
| Students | 1,063 | 14 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,063 | 14 |
| Free school meals | 34% | – |
| Capacity filled | 64.4% | 77.8% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 83% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 13% | – |
| 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.umschool.uk |
The verdict
- •St Matthew Academy is the larger school with 1,063 students compared with 14.
- •St Matthew Academy is a academy school while Urban Mission School is a independent 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 Urban Mission 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 St Matthew Academy and Urban Mission School?
About 1.0 km in a straight line, between London and LONDON in London.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
St Matthew Academy: 1,063. Urban Mission School: 14. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do St Matthew Academy and Urban Mission School rank in London?
St Matthew Academy is 234th of 640 and Urban Mission School is unranked among all-through schools in London on the 2025 Success Index (England).