St Matthew's Church of England Primary and Nursery Academy vs Widey Court Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South West, England, 1.3 km 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
Widey Court Primary School
Plymouth · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
615 students
| Measure | St Matthew's Church of England Primary and Nursery Academy Plymouth, South West | Widey Court Primary School Plymouth, South West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 38 Lower 50% | 78 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #1158 of 1,695 | #261 of 1,695 |
| National rank | #10646 of 15,697 | #2576 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 487 | 615 |
| Pupils on roll | 487 | 615 |
| Free school meals | 7.2% | 12.2% |
| Capacity filled | 97.4% | 97.6% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 54% | 79% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 1% | 10% |
| 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.stmatthews.stcmat.org | www.wideycourt.plymouth.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •Widey Court Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (77.5 vs 37.8).
- •Widey Court Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (79% vs 54%).
- •Widey Court Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (10% vs 1%).
- •Widey Court Primary School is the larger school with 615 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 Widey Court Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Widey Court Primary School ranks higher (77.5 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 Widey Court Primary School?
About 1.3 km 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. Widey Court Primary School: 615. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do St Matthew's Church of England Primary and Nursery Academy and Widey Court Primary School rank in South West?
St Matthew's Church of England Primary and Nursery Academy is 1158th of 1,695 and Widey Court Primary School is 261st of 1,695 among primary schools in South West on the 2025 Success Index (England).