Lark Hill Primary School vs St Matthew's Church of England Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in North West, England, 812 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Lark Hill Primary School
Stockport · Local authority primary · Ages 2–11
173 students
St Matthew's Church of England Primary School
Stockport · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
201 students
| Measure | Lark Hill Primary School Stockport, North West | St Matthew's Church of England Primary School Stockport, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 11 Lower 50% | 16 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #2152 of 2,286 | #2048 of 2,286 |
| National rank | #15147 of 15,697 | #14623 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 2–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 173 | 201 |
| Pupils on roll | 173 | 201 |
| Free school meals | 50% | 60.1% |
| Capacity filled | 72.1% | 80.4% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 45% | 19% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 0% | 7% |
| 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 | Stockport | Stockport |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | www.larkhill-pri.stockport.sch.uk/ | www.cdatstmatthewsprimary.co.uk/ |
The verdict
- •St Matthew's Church of England Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (15.6 vs 11.0).
- •Lark Hill Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (45% vs 19%).
- •St Matthew's Church of England Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (7% vs 0%).
- •St Matthew's Church of England Primary School is the larger school with 201 students compared with 173.
- •Lark Hill Primary School is a local authority school while St Matthew's Church of England Primary School 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 Lark Hill Primary School better than St Matthew's Church of England Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), St Matthew's Church of England Primary School ranks higher (15.6 vs 11.0 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 Lark Hill Primary School and St Matthew's Church of England Primary School?
About 812 m in a straight line, between Stockport and Stockport in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Lark Hill Primary School: 173. St Matthew's Church of England Primary School: 201. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Lark Hill Primary School and St Matthew's Church of England Primary School rank in North West?
Lark Hill Primary School is 2152nd of 2,286 and St Matthew's Church of England Primary School is 2048th of 2,286 among primary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).