Lyde Green 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, 167 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Lyde Green Primary School
Bristol · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
488 students
St Matthew's Church of England Primary and Nursery Academy
Plymouth · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
487 students
| Measure | Lyde Green Primary School Bristol, South West | St Matthew's Church of England Primary and Nursery Academy Plymouth, South West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 35 Lower 50% | 38 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1237 of 1,695 | #1158 of 1,695 |
| National rank | #11311 of 15,697 | #10646 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 488 | 487 |
| Pupils on roll | 488 | 487 |
| Free school meals | 21.9% | 7.2% |
| Capacity filled | 113% | 97.4% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 56% | 54% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 4% | 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 | Bristol | Plymouth |
| region | South West | South West |
| Website | www.lydegreen.org.uk | www.stmatthews.stcmat.org |
The verdict
- •St Matthew's Church of England Primary and Nursery Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (37.8 vs 34.6).
- •Lyde Green Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (56% vs 54%).
- •Lyde Green Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (4% vs 1%).
- •Lyde Green Primary School is the larger school with 488 students compared with 487.
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 Lyde Green Primary School better than St Matthew's Church of England Primary and Nursery Academy?
On the Success Index (England), St Matthew's Church of England Primary and Nursery Academy ranks higher (37.8 vs 34.6 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 Lyde Green Primary School and St Matthew's Church of England Primary and Nursery Academy?
About 167 km in a straight line, between Bristol and Plymouth in South West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Lyde Green Primary School: 488. St Matthew's Church of England Primary and Nursery Academy: 487. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Lyde Green Primary School and St Matthew's Church of England Primary and Nursery Academy rank in South West?
Lyde Green Primary School is 1237th 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).