Allonby Primary School vs St Matthew's CofE School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in North West, England, 5.3 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Allonby Primary School
Maryport · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
27 students
St Matthew's CofE School
Wigton · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
51 students
| Measure | Allonby Primary School Maryport, North West | St Matthew's CofE School Wigton, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 39 Lower 50% | 39 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | – | – |
| National rank | – | – |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 27 | 51 |
| Pupils on roll | 27 | 51 |
| Free school meals | 25.9% | 5.9% |
| Capacity filled | 48.2% | 91.1% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 57% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 0% |
| 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 | Maryport | Wigton |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | www.allonby.cumbria.sch.uk | www.stmatthews.cumbria.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (England) scores (39.2 vs 38.7).
- •St Matthew's CofE School is the larger school with 51 students compared with 27.
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 Allonby Primary School better than St Matthew's CofE 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 Allonby Primary School and St Matthew's CofE School?
About 5.3 km in a straight line, between Maryport and Wigton in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Allonby Primary School: 27. St Matthew's CofE School: 51. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Allonby Primary School and St Matthew's CofE School rank in North West?
Allonby Primary School is unranked and St Matthew's CofE School is unranked among primary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).