St Matthew's Church of England Primary School vs St Patrick's Catholic Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South West, England, 38 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
St Matthew's Church of England Primary School
Stroud · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
195 students
St Patrick's Catholic Primary School
Bristol · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
195 students
| Measure | St Matthew's Church of England Primary School Stroud, South West | St Patrick's Catholic Primary School Bristol, South West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 68 Top 50% | 42 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #433 of 1,695 | #1057 of 1,695 |
| National rank | #4255 of 15,697 | #9744 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 195 | 195 |
| Pupils on roll | 195 | 195 |
| Free school meals | 19% | 23.6% |
| Capacity filled | 92.9% | 92.9% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 74% | 59% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 10% | 7% |
| 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 | Stroud | Bristol |
| region | South West | South West |
| Website | www.st-matthews.gloucs.sch.uk/ | www.stpatricksbristol.org.uk/ |
The verdict
- •St Matthew's Church of England Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (68.1 vs 41.9).
- •St Matthew's Church of England Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (74% vs 59%).
- •St Matthew's Church of England Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (10% vs 7%).
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 School better than St Patrick's Catholic Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), St Matthew's Church of England Primary School ranks higher (68.1 vs 41.9 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 School and St Patrick's Catholic Primary School?
About 38 km in a straight line, between Stroud and Bristol in South West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
St Matthew's Church of England Primary School: 195. St Patrick's Catholic Primary School: 195. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do St Matthew's Church of England Primary School and St Patrick's Catholic Primary School rank in South West?
St Matthew's Church of England Primary School is 433rd of 1,695 and St Patrick's Catholic Primary School is 1057th of 1,695 among primary schools in South West on the 2025 Success Index (England).