High Meadow Community School vs St Matthew's CofE Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in West Midlands, England, 11 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
High Meadow Community School
Coleshill · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
196 students
St Matthew's CofE Primary School
Birmingham · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
196 students
| Measure | High Meadow Community School Coleshill, West Midlands | St Matthew's CofE Primary School Birmingham, West Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 42 Lower 50% | 73 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #992 of 1,690 | #322 of 1,690 |
| National rank | #9733 of 15,697 | #3432 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 196 | 196 |
| Pupils on roll | 196 | 196 |
| Free school meals | 12.2% | 74% |
| Capacity filled | 93.3% | 93.3% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 47% | 83% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 10% | 21% |
| 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 | Coleshill | Birmingham |
| region | West Midlands | West Midlands |
| Website | www.highmeadowcommunityschool.co.uk | www.st-matthews.bham.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •St Matthew's CofE Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (72.5 vs 41.9).
- •St Matthew's CofE Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (83% vs 47%).
- •St Matthew's CofE Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (21% vs 10%).
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 High Meadow Community School better than St Matthew's CofE Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), St Matthew's CofE Primary School ranks higher (72.5 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 High Meadow Community School and St Matthew's CofE Primary School?
About 11 km in a straight line, between Coleshill and Birmingham in West Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
High Meadow Community School: 196. St Matthew's CofE Primary School: 196. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do High Meadow Community School and St Matthew's CofE Primary School rank in West Midlands?
High Meadow Community School is 992nd of 1,690 and St Matthew's CofE Primary School is 322nd of 1,690 among primary schools in West Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).