Fishwick Primary School vs St Matthew's Church of England Primary Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in North West, England, 714 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Fishwick Primary School
Preston · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
167 students
St Matthew's Church of England Primary Academy
Preston · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
415 students
| Measure | Fishwick Primary School Preston, North West | St Matthew's Church of England Primary Academy Preston, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 15 Lower 50% | 14 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #2068 of 2,286 | #2083 of 2,286 |
| National rank | #14703 of 15,697 | #14795 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 167 | 415 |
| Pupils on roll | 167 | 415 |
| Free school meals | 67.2% | 30.6% |
| Capacity filled | 132.5% | 102.2% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 53% | 42% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 0% | 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 | Preston | Preston |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | fishwick.lancs.sch.uk | stmatthewspreston.co.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (England) scores (14.9 vs 14.2).
- •Fishwick Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (53% vs 42%).
- •St Matthew's Church of England Primary Academy is the larger school with 415 students compared with 167.
- •Fishwick Primary School is a local authority school while St Matthew's Church of England Primary Academy is a academy 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 Fishwick Primary School better than St Matthew's Church of England Primary Academy?
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 Fishwick Primary School and St Matthew's Church of England Primary Academy?
About 714 m in a straight line, between Preston and Preston in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Fishwick Primary School: 167. St Matthew's Church of England Primary Academy: 415. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Fishwick Primary School and St Matthew's Church of England Primary Academy rank in North West?
Fishwick Primary School is 2068th of 2,286 and St Matthew's Church of England Primary Academy is 2083rd of 2,286 among primary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).