Highfield Middle School vs St Matthew's Catholic Primary School, Prudhoe
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North East, England, 109 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Highfield Middle School
Prudhoe · Academy secondary · Ages 9–13
365 students
St Matthew's Catholic Primary School, Prudhoe
Prudhoe · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
144 students
| Measure | Highfield Middle School Prudhoe, North East | St Matthew's Catholic Primary School, Prudhoe Prudhoe, North East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 37 Lower 50% | 84 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #114 of 185 | #79 of 811 |
| National rank | #2601 of 4,090 | #1555 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 9–13 | Ages 2–11 |
| Students | 365 | 144 |
| Pupils on roll | 365 | 144 |
| Free school meals | 31% | 15.9% |
| Capacity filled | 76% | 111.6% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 55% | 94% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 6% | 12% |
| 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 | Prudhoe | Prudhoe |
| region | North East | North East |
| Website | hms.cheviotlt.co.uk/ | www.stmatthewsprudhoe.bwcet.com |
The verdict
- •St Matthew's Catholic Primary School, Prudhoe scores higher on the Success Index (England) (84.1 vs 37.0).
- •St Matthew's Catholic Primary School, Prudhoe does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (94% vs 55%).
- •St Matthew's Catholic Primary School, Prudhoe does better on ks2: higher standard (12% vs 6%).
- •Highfield Middle School is the larger school with 365 students compared with 144.
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 Highfield Middle School better than St Matthew's Catholic Primary School, Prudhoe?
On the Success Index (England), St Matthew's Catholic Primary School, Prudhoe ranks higher (84.1 vs 37.0 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 Highfield Middle School and St Matthew's Catholic Primary School, Prudhoe?
About 109 m in a straight line, between Prudhoe and Prudhoe in North East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Highfield Middle School: 365. St Matthew's Catholic Primary School, Prudhoe: 144. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Highfield Middle School and St Matthew's Catholic Primary School, Prudhoe rank in North East?
Highfield Middle School is 114th of 185 and St Matthew's Catholic Primary School, Prudhoe is 79th of 811 among secondary schools in North East on the 2025 Success Index (England).