Staines Preparatory School vs The Matthew Arnold School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South East, England, 1.0 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Staines Preparatory School
Staines-Upon-Thames · Independent primary · Ages 2–11
202 students
The Matthew Arnold School
Staines-upon-Thames · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
947 students
| Measure | Staines Preparatory School Staines-Upon-Thames, South East | The Matthew Arnold School Staines-upon-Thames, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | – Not rated | 66 Top 50% |
| Region rank | – | #243 of 679 |
| National rank | – | #1202 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Independent | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 2–11 | Ages 11–16 |
| Students | 202 | 947 |
| Pupils on roll | 202 | 947 |
| Free school meals | – | 20.9% |
| Capacity filled | 54% | 96.6% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| 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-Upon-Thames | Staines-upon-Thames |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | www.stainesprep.co.uk | www.matthew-arnold.surrey.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •The Matthew Arnold School is the larger school with 947 students compared with 202.
- •Staines Preparatory School is a independent school while The Matthew Arnold School is a academy school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 Staines Preparatory School better than The Matthew Arnold School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (England). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Staines Preparatory School and The Matthew Arnold School?
About 1.0 km in a straight line, between Staines-Upon-Thames and Staines-upon-Thames in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Staines Preparatory School: 202. The Matthew Arnold School: 947. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Staines Preparatory School and The Matthew Arnold School rank in South East?
Staines Preparatory School is unranked and The Matthew Arnold School is 243rd of 679 among primary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).