Mather Street Primary School vs St Matthew's RC High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North West, England, 1.1 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Mather Street Primary School
Manchester · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
204 students
St Matthew's RC High School
Manchester · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
1,327 students
| Measure | Mather Street Primary School Manchester, North West | St Matthew's RC High School Manchester, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 15 Lower 50% | 17 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #2057 of 2,286 | #471 of 536 |
| National rank | #14654 of 15,697 | #3746 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 11–16 |
| Students | 204 | 1,327 |
| Pupils on roll | 204 | 1,327 |
| Free school meals | 58.1% | 59.1% |
| Capacity filled | 85% | 98.3% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 45% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 3% | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 37.8 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 25.9% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 47.5% |
| EBacc average points | – | 3.06 |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Manchester | Manchester |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | www.matherstreet.oldham.sch.uk | www.smrchs.com |
The verdict
- •St Matthew's RC High School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (16.6 vs 15.3).
- •St Matthew's RC High School is the larger school with 1,327 students compared with 204.
- •Mather Street Primary School is a local authority school while St Matthew's RC High 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 Mather Street Primary School better than St Matthew's RC High School?
On the Success Index (England), St Matthew's RC High School ranks higher (16.6 vs 15.3 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 Mather Street Primary School and St Matthew's RC High School?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Manchester and Manchester in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Mather Street Primary School: 204. St Matthew's RC High School: 1,327. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Mather Street Primary School and St Matthew's RC High School rank in North West?
Mather Street Primary School is 2057th of 2,286 and St Matthew's RC High School is 471st of 536 among primary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).