Beacon Hill Community School vs St Matthew's CofE School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North West, England, 2.4 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Beacon Hill Community School
Wigton · Local authority secondary · Ages 11–16
135 students
St Matthew's CofE School
Wigton · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
51 students
| Measure | Beacon Hill Community School Wigton, North West | St Matthew's CofE School Wigton, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 12 Lower 50% | 39 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #503 of 536 | – |
| National rank | #3902 of 4,090 | – |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 11–16 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 135 | 51 |
| Pupils on roll | 135 | 51 |
| Free school meals | 43% | 5.9% |
| Capacity filled | 38.6% | 91.1% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 57% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 0% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 28.8 | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 13.3% | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 30% | – |
| EBacc average points | 2.52 | – |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Wigton | Wigton |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | beaconhill.cumbria.sch.uk/ | www.stmatthews.cumbria.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •St Matthew's CofE School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (38.7 vs 12.0).
- •Beacon Hill Community School is the larger school with 135 students compared with 51.
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 Beacon Hill Community School better than St Matthew's CofE School?
On the Success Index (England), St Matthew's CofE School ranks higher (38.7 vs 12.0 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 Beacon Hill Community School and St Matthew's CofE School?
About 2.4 km in a straight line, between Wigton and Wigton in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Beacon Hill Community School: 135. St Matthew's CofE School: 51. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Beacon Hill Community School and St Matthew's CofE School rank in North West?
Beacon Hill Community School is 503rd of 536 and St Matthew's CofE School is unranked among secondary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).