Carrington School vs St Matthew's CofE Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South East, England, 721 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Carrington School
Redhill · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
1,012 students
St Matthew's CofE Primary School
Redhill · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
363 students
| Measure | Carrington School Redhill, South East | St Matthew's CofE Primary School Redhill, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 50 Top 50% | 59 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #344 of 679 | #1086 of 2,471 |
| National rank | #1986 of 4,090 | #6124 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 11–16 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 1,012 | 363 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,012 | 363 |
| Free school meals | 29% | 26.4% |
| Capacity filled | 93% | 78.9% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 67% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 13% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 45.0 | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 43% | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 60.9% | – |
| EBacc average points | 3.96 | – |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Redhill | Redhill |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | www.carringtonschool.org | www.stmatthewsredhill.org.uk |
The verdict
- •St Matthew's CofE Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (58.7 vs 49.5).
- •Carrington School is the larger school with 1,012 students compared with 363.
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 Carrington School better than St Matthew's CofE Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), St Matthew's CofE Primary School ranks higher (58.7 vs 49.5 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 Carrington School and St Matthew's CofE Primary School?
About 721 m in a straight line, between Redhill and Redhill in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Carrington School: 1,012. St Matthew's CofE Primary School: 363. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Carrington School and St Matthew's CofE Primary School rank in South East?
Carrington School is 344th of 679 and St Matthew's CofE Primary School is 1086th of 2,471 among secondary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).