Leigham Primary School vs St Matthew's Church of England Primary and Nursery Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South West, England, 1.4 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Leigham Primary School
Plymouth · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
374 students
St Matthew's Church of England Primary and Nursery Academy
Plymouth · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
487 students
| Measure | Leigham Primary School Plymouth, South West | St Matthew's Church of England Primary and Nursery Academy Plymouth, South West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 59 Top 50% | 38 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #639 of 1,695 | #1158 of 1,695 |
| National rank | #6072 of 15,697 | #10646 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 374 | 487 |
| Pupils on roll | 374 | 487 |
| Free school meals | 25.7% | 7.2% |
| Capacity filled | 89% | 97.4% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 67% | 54% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 13% | 1% |
| 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 | Plymouth | Plymouth |
| region | South West | South West |
| Website | www.leigham-primary.plymouth.sch.uk | www.stmatthews.stcmat.org |
The verdict
- •Leigham Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (58.9 vs 37.8).
- •Leigham Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (67% vs 54%).
- •Leigham Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (13% vs 1%).
- •St Matthew's Church of England Primary and Nursery Academy is the larger school with 487 students compared with 374.
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 Leigham Primary School better than St Matthew's Church of England Primary and Nursery Academy?
On the Success Index (England), Leigham Primary School ranks higher (58.9 vs 37.8 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 Leigham Primary School and St Matthew's Church of England Primary and Nursery Academy?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Plymouth and Plymouth in South West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Leigham Primary School: 374. St Matthew's Church of England Primary and Nursery Academy: 487. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Leigham Primary School and St Matthew's Church of England Primary and Nursery Academy rank in South West?
Leigham Primary School is 639th of 1,695 and St Matthew's Church of England Primary and Nursery Academy is 1158th of 1,695 among primary schools in South West on the 2025 Success Index (England).