Archway School vs St Matthew's Church of England Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South West, England, 950 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Archway School
Stroud · Local authority secondary · Ages 11–18
1,053 students
St Matthew's Church of England Primary School
Stroud · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
195 students
| Measure | Archway School Stroud, South West | St Matthew's Church of England Primary School Stroud, South West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 38 Lower 50% | 68 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #264 of 402 | #433 of 1,695 |
| National rank | #2535 of 4,090 | #4255 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 11–18 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 1,053 | 195 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,053 | 195 |
| Free school meals | 28.8% | 19% |
| Capacity filled | 86.7% | 92.9% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 74% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 10% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 43.3 | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 40.4% | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 52.7% | – |
| EBacc average points | 3.85 | – |
| A level points per entry | 22.4 | – |
| town | Stroud | Stroud |
| region | South West | South West |
| Website | www.archwayschool.net/ | www.st-matthews.gloucs.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •St Matthew's Church of England Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (68.1 vs 38.4).
- •Archway School is the larger school with 1,053 students compared with 195.
- •Archway School is a local authority school while St Matthew's Church of England Primary 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 Archway School better than St Matthew's Church of England Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), St Matthew's Church of England Primary School ranks higher (68.1 vs 38.4 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 Archway School and St Matthew's Church of England Primary School?
About 950 m in a straight line, between Stroud and Stroud in South West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Archway School: 1,053. St Matthew's Church of England Primary School: 195. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Archway School and St Matthew's Church of England Primary School rank in South West?
Archway School is 264th of 402 and St Matthew's Church of England Primary School is 433rd of 1,695 among secondary schools in South West on the 2025 Success Index (England).