Arrow Valley First School vs Matchborough First School Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in West Midlands, England, 1.3 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Arrow Valley First School
Redditch · Academy primary · Ages 3–9
137 students
Matchborough First School Academy
Redditch · Academy primary · Ages 3–9
335 students
| Measure | Arrow Valley First School Redditch, West Midlands | Matchborough First School Academy Redditch, West Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 31 Lower 50% | 34 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1262 of 1,690 | #1177 of 1,690 |
| National rank | #12057 of 15,697 | #11387 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–9 | Ages 3–9 |
| Students | 137 | 335 |
| Pupils on roll | 137 | 335 |
| Free school meals | 30.8% | 28.7% |
| Capacity filled | 58.5% | 108.1% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| 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 | Redditch | Redditch |
| region | West Midlands | West Midlands |
| Website | www.arrowvalleyfirstschool.co.uk | www.matchboroughschool.org.uk |
The verdict
- •Matchborough First School Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (34.2 vs 30.8).
- •Matchborough First School Academy is the larger school with 335 students compared with 137.
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 Arrow Valley First School better than Matchborough First School Academy?
On the Success Index (England), Matchborough First School Academy ranks higher (34.2 vs 30.8 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 Arrow Valley First School and Matchborough First School Academy?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Redditch and Redditch in West Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Arrow Valley First School: 137. Matchborough First School Academy: 335. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Arrow Valley First School and Matchborough First School Academy rank in West Midlands?
Arrow Valley First School is 1262nd of 1,690 and Matchborough First School Academy is 1177th of 1,690 among primary schools in West Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).