Our Lady of the Rosary Primary School vs The Matthew Arnold School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South East, England, 1.1 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Our Lady of the Rosary Primary School
Staines · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
236 students
The Matthew Arnold School
Staines-upon-Thames · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
947 students
| Measure | Our Lady of the Rosary Primary School Staines, South East | The Matthew Arnold School Staines-upon-Thames, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 97 Top 5% | 66 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #50 of 2,471 | #243 of 679 |
| National rank | #192 of 15,697 | #1202 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 2–11 | Ages 11–16 |
| Students | 236 | 947 |
| Pupils on roll | 236 | 947 |
| Free school meals | 4.2% | 20.9% |
| Capacity filled | 112.4% | 96.6% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 89% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 25% | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 49.0 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 46.7% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 67.8% |
| EBacc average points | – | 4.10 |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Staines | Staines-upon-Thames |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | www.olrs.co.uk | www.matthew-arnold.surrey.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •Our Lady of the Rosary Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (96.6 vs 65.9).
- •The Matthew Arnold School is the larger school with 947 students compared with 236.
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 Our Lady of the Rosary Primary School better than The Matthew Arnold School?
On the Success Index (England), Our Lady of the Rosary Primary School ranks higher (96.6 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 Our Lady of the Rosary Primary School and The Matthew Arnold School?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Staines and Staines-upon-Thames in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Our Lady of the Rosary Primary School: 236. The Matthew Arnold School: 947. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Our Lady of the Rosary Primary School and The Matthew Arnold School rank in South East?
Our Lady of the Rosary Primary School is 50th of 2,471 and The Matthew Arnold School is 243rd of 679 among primary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).