Burghfield St Mary's C.E. Primary School vs St Matthew's Church of England Aided Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South East, England, 37 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Burghfield St Mary's C.E. Primary School
Reading · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
208 students
St Matthew's Church of England Aided Primary School
Liss · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
208 students
| Measure | Burghfield St Mary's C.E. Primary School Reading, South East | St Matthew's Church of England Aided Primary School Liss, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 33 Lower 50% | 29 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1929 of 2,471 | #2029 of 2,471 |
| National rank | #11585 of 15,697 | #12403 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 208 | 208 |
| Pupils on roll | 208 | 208 |
| Free school meals | 12.5% | 14.4% |
| Capacity filled | 99% | 99% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 50% | 53% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 3% | 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 | Reading | Liss |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | www.burghfield.w-berks.sch.uk | www.st-matthews.hants.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Burghfield St Mary's C.E. Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (33.2 vs 29.1).
- •St Matthew's Church of England Aided Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (53% vs 50%).
- •Burghfield St Mary's C.E. Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (3% vs 0%).
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 Burghfield St Mary's C.E. Primary School better than St Matthew's Church of England Aided Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Burghfield St Mary's C.E. Primary School ranks higher (33.2 vs 29.1 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 Burghfield St Mary's C.E. Primary School and St Matthew's Church of England Aided Primary School?
About 37 km in a straight line, between Reading and Liss in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Burghfield St Mary's C.E. Primary School: 208. St Matthew's Church of England Aided Primary School: 208. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Burghfield St Mary's C.E. Primary School and St Matthew's Church of England Aided Primary School rank in South East?
Burghfield St Mary's C.E. Primary School is 1929th of 2,471 and St Matthew's Church of England Aided Primary School is 2029th of 2,471 among primary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).