Notre Dame RC School vs St Matthew's Church of England Primary and Nursery Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South West, England, 1.5 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Notre Dame RC School
Plymouth · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
764 students
St Matthew's Church of England Primary and Nursery Academy
Plymouth · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
487 students
| Measure | Notre Dame RC School Plymouth, South West | St Matthew's Church of England Primary and Nursery Academy Plymouth, South West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 39 Lower 50% | 38 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #259 of 402 | #1158 of 1,695 |
| National rank | #2506 of 4,090 | #10646 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 11–18 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 764 | 487 |
| Pupils on roll | 764 | 487 |
| Free school meals | 25.9% | 7.2% |
| Capacity filled | 84.9% | 97.4% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 54% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 1% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 43.3 | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 33.6% | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 56.6% | – |
| EBacc average points | 3.62 | – |
| A level points per entry | 27.7 | – |
| town | Plymouth | Plymouth |
| region | South West | South West |
| Website | www.ndonline.org/ | www.stmatthews.stcmat.org |
The verdict
- •Notre Dame RC School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (39.0 vs 37.8).
- •Notre Dame RC School is the larger school with 764 students compared with 487.
- •Notre Dame RC School is girls and St Matthew's Church of England Primary and Nursery Academy is co-educational.
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 Notre Dame RC School better than St Matthew's Church of England Primary and Nursery Academy?
On the Success Index (England), Notre Dame RC School ranks higher (39.0 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 Notre Dame RC School and St Matthew's Church of England Primary and Nursery Academy?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Plymouth and Plymouth in South West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Notre Dame RC School: 764. St Matthew's Church of England Primary and Nursery Academy: 487. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Notre Dame RC School and St Matthew's Church of England Primary and Nursery Academy rank in South West?
Notre Dame RC School is 259th of 402 and St Matthew's Church of England Primary and Nursery Academy is 1158th of 1,695 among secondary schools in South West on the 2025 Success Index (England).