St Matthew's Church of England Primary and Nursery Academy vs Tor Bridge High
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South West, England, 997 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
St Matthew's Church of England Primary and Nursery Academy
Plymouth · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
487 students
Tor Bridge High
Plymouth · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,121 students
| Measure | St Matthew's Church of England Primary and Nursery Academy Plymouth, South West | Tor Bridge High Plymouth, South West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 38 Lower 50% | 41 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1158 of 1,695 | #251 of 402 |
| National rank | #10646 of 15,697 | #2440 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 11–18 |
| Students | 487 | 1,121 |
| Pupils on roll | 487 | 1,121 |
| Free school meals | 7.2% | 27.3% |
| Capacity filled | 97.4% | 80.1% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 54% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 1% | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 40.4 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 41.8% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 63% |
| EBacc average points | – | 3.42 |
| A level points per entry | – | 33.2 |
| town | Plymouth | Plymouth |
| region | South West | South West |
| Website | www.stmatthews.stcmat.org | www.torbridge.net |
The verdict
- •Tor Bridge High scores higher on the Success Index (England) (40.5 vs 37.8).
- •Tor Bridge High is the larger school with 1,121 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 St Matthew's Church of England Primary and Nursery Academy better than Tor Bridge High?
On the Success Index (England), Tor Bridge High ranks higher (40.5 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 St Matthew's Church of England Primary and Nursery Academy and Tor Bridge High?
About 997 m in a straight line, between Plymouth and Plymouth in South West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
St Matthew's Church of England Primary and Nursery Academy: 487. Tor Bridge High: 1,121. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do St Matthew's Church of England Primary and Nursery Academy and Tor Bridge High rank in South West?
St Matthew's Church of England Primary and Nursery Academy is 1158th of 1,695 and Tor Bridge High is 251st of 402 among primary schools in South West on the 2025 Success Index (England).