Holme St Cuthbert School vs St Matthew's CofE School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in North West, England, 4.2 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Holme St Cuthbert School
Maryport · Local authority primary · Ages 2–11
21 students
St Matthew's CofE School
Wigton · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
51 students
| Measure | Holme St Cuthbert School Maryport, North West | St Matthew's CofE School Wigton, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 54 Top 50% | 39 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | – | – |
| National rank | – | – |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 2–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 21 | 51 |
| Pupils on roll | 21 | 51 |
| Free school meals | 19% | 5.9% |
| Capacity filled | 31.8% | 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.hstcuth.cumbria.sch.uk/ | www.stmatthews.cumbria.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •Holme St Cuthbert School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (54.0 vs 38.7).
- •St Matthew's CofE School is the larger school with 51 students compared with 21.
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 Holme St Cuthbert School better than St Matthew's CofE School?
On the Success Index (England), Holme St Cuthbert School ranks higher (54.0 vs 38.7 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 Holme St Cuthbert School and St Matthew's CofE School?
About 4.2 km in a straight line, between Maryport and Wigton in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Holme St Cuthbert School: 21. St Matthew's CofE School: 51. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Holme St Cuthbert School and St Matthew's CofE School rank in North West?
Holme St Cuthbert School is unranked and St Matthew's CofE School is unranked among primary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).