Eden Boys' School, Preston vs St Matthew's Church of England Primary Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North West, England, 770 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Eden Boys' School, Preston
Preston · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
615 students
St Matthew's Church of England Primary Academy
Preston · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
415 students
| Measure | Eden Boys' School, Preston Preston, North West | St Matthew's Church of England Primary Academy Preston, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 71 Top 25% | 14 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #111 of 536 | #2083 of 2,286 |
| National rank | #967 of 4,090 | #14795 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 11–18 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 615 | 415 |
| Pupils on roll | 615 | 415 |
| Free school meals | 26% | 30.6% |
| Capacity filled | 76.9% | 102.2% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 42% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 0% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 49.8 | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 67.7% | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 79% | – |
| EBacc average points | 4.52 | – |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Preston | Preston |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | www.edenboyspreston.com | stmatthewspreston.co.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Eden Boys' School, Preston scores higher on the Success Index (England) (71.2 vs 14.2).
- •Eden Boys' School, Preston is the larger school with 615 students compared with 415.
- •Eden Boys' School, Preston is boys and St Matthew's Church of England Primary Academy is co-educational.
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 Eden Boys' School, Preston better than St Matthew's Church of England Primary Academy?
On the Success Index (England), Eden Boys' School, Preston ranks higher (71.2 vs 14.2 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 Eden Boys' School, Preston and St Matthew's Church of England Primary Academy?
About 770 m in a straight line, between Preston and Preston in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Eden Boys' School, Preston: 615. St Matthew's Church of England Primary Academy: 415. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Eden Boys' School, Preston and St Matthew's Church of England Primary Academy rank in North West?
Eden Boys' School, Preston is 111th of 536 and St Matthew's Church of England Primary Academy is 2083rd of 2,286 among secondary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).