Southborough CofE Primary School vs St Matthew's High Brooms Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South East, England, 1.3 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Southborough CofE Primary School
Tunbridge Wells · Local authority primary · Ages 5–11
631 students
St Matthew's High Brooms Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School
Tunbridge Wells · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
293 students
| Measure | Southborough CofE Primary School Tunbridge Wells, South East | St Matthew's High Brooms Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School Tunbridge Wells, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 76 Top 25% | 36 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #520 of 2,471 | #1860 of 2,471 |
| National rank | #2780 of 15,697 | #11115 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 5–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 631 | 293 |
| Pupils on roll | 631 | 293 |
| Free school meals | 15.4% | 53.9% |
| Capacity filled | 100.2% | 69.8% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 73% | 59% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 19% | 8% |
| 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 | Tunbridge Wells | Tunbridge Wells |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | www.southborough.kent.sch.uk | www.st-matthews-school.org |
The verdict
- •Southborough CofE Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (76.2 vs 35.7).
- •Southborough CofE Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (73% vs 59%).
- •Southborough CofE Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (19% vs 8%).
- •Southborough CofE Primary School is the larger school with 631 students compared with 293.
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 Southborough CofE Primary School better than St Matthew's High Brooms Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Southborough CofE Primary School ranks higher (76.2 vs 35.7 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 Southborough CofE Primary School and St Matthew's High Brooms Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Tunbridge Wells and Tunbridge Wells in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Southborough CofE Primary School: 631. St Matthew's High Brooms Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School: 293. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Southborough CofE Primary School and St Matthew's High Brooms Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School rank in South East?
Southborough CofE Primary School is 520th of 2,471 and St Matthew's High Brooms Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School is 1860th of 2,471 among primary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).