Chatham Grammar vs The Matthew Arnold School
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in South East, England, 72 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Chatham Grammar
Chatham · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
948 students
The Matthew Arnold School
Staines-upon-Thames · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
947 students
| Measure | Chatham Grammar Chatham, South East | The Matthew Arnold School Staines-upon-Thames, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 80 Top 25% | 66 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #157 of 679 | #243 of 679 |
| National rank | #629 of 4,090 | #1202 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 11–18 | Ages 11–16 |
| Students | 948 | 947 |
| Pupils on roll | 948 | 947 |
| Free school meals | 17.4% | 20.9% |
| Capacity filled | 97.1% | 96.6% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 61.8 | 49.0 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 75.5% | 46.7% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 92.7% | 67.8% |
| EBacc average points | 5.86 | 4.10 |
| A level points per entry | 28.6 | – |
| town | Chatham | Staines-upon-Thames |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | www.chathamgrammar.org.uk | www.matthew-arnold.surrey.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •Chatham Grammar scores higher on the Success Index (England) (79.6 vs 65.9).
- •Chatham Grammar is the larger school with 948 students compared with 947.
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 Chatham Grammar better than The Matthew Arnold School?
On the Success Index (England), Chatham Grammar ranks higher (79.6 vs 65.9 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 Chatham Grammar and The Matthew Arnold School?
About 72 km in a straight line, between Chatham and Staines-upon-Thames in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Chatham Grammar: 948. The Matthew Arnold School: 947. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Chatham Grammar and The Matthew Arnold School rank in South East?
Chatham Grammar is 157th of 679 and The Matthew Arnold School is 243rd of 679 among secondary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).