Holy Rosary Catholic Primary Academy vs St Matthias School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in West Midlands, England, 1.1 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Holy Rosary Catholic Primary Academy
Wolverhampton · Academy primary · Ages 5–11
225 students
St Matthias School
Wolverhampton · Local authority secondary · Ages 11–19
805 students
| Measure | Holy Rosary Catholic Primary Academy Wolverhampton, West Midlands | St Matthias School Wolverhampton, West Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 72 Top 25% | 23 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #333 of 1,690 | #395 of 493 |
| National rank | #3511 of 15,697 | #3326 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 5–11 | Ages 11–19 |
| Students | 225 | 805 |
| Pupils on roll | 225 | 805 |
| Free school meals | 49.8% | 64.6% |
| Capacity filled | 110.8% | 91% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 79% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 24% | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 40.6 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 32.4% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 53.2% |
| EBacc average points | – | 3.65 |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Wolverhampton | Wolverhampton |
| region | West Midlands | West Midlands |
| Website | www.holyrosaryprimary.co.uk/ | st-matthias.com |
The verdict
- •Holy Rosary Catholic Primary Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (72.1 vs 23.0).
- •St Matthias School is the larger school with 805 students compared with 225.
- •Holy Rosary Catholic Primary Academy is a academy school while St Matthias School is a local authority school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 Holy Rosary Catholic Primary Academy better than St Matthias School?
On the Success Index (England), Holy Rosary Catholic Primary Academy ranks higher (72.1 vs 23.0 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 Holy Rosary Catholic Primary Academy and St Matthias School?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Wolverhampton and Wolverhampton in West Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Holy Rosary Catholic Primary Academy: 225. St Matthias School: 805. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Holy Rosary Catholic Primary Academy and St Matthias School rank in West Midlands?
Holy Rosary Catholic Primary Academy is 333rd of 1,690 and St Matthias School is 395th of 493 among primary schools in West Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).