Lilleshall Primary School vs St Matthew's Church of England Aided Primary School and Nursery Centre
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in West Midlands, England, 3.3 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Lilleshall Primary School
Newport · Local authority primary · Ages 5–11
216 students
St Matthew's Church of England Aided Primary School and Nursery Centre
Telford · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
291 students
| Measure | Lilleshall Primary School Newport, West Midlands | St Matthew's Church of England Aided Primary School and Nursery Centre Telford, West Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 64 Top 50% | 52 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #475 of 1,690 | #771 of 1,690 |
| National rank | #5020 of 15,697 | #7667 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 5–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 216 | 291 |
| Pupils on roll | 216 | 291 |
| Free school meals | 10.6% | 41.3% |
| Capacity filled | 100.9% | 85.6% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 67% | 66% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 10% | 12% |
| 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 | Newport | Telford |
| region | West Midlands | West Midlands |
| Website | lilleshallschool.taw.org.uk | www.stmatthewscofe.com |
The verdict
- •Lilleshall Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (64.1 vs 51.5).
- •Lilleshall Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (67% vs 66%).
- •St Matthew's Church of England Aided Primary School and Nursery Centre does better on ks2: higher standard (12% vs 10%).
- •St Matthew's Church of England Aided Primary School and Nursery Centre is the larger school with 291 students compared with 216.
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 Lilleshall Primary School better than St Matthew's Church of England Aided Primary School and Nursery Centre?
On the Success Index (England), Lilleshall Primary School ranks higher (64.1 vs 51.5 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 Lilleshall Primary School and St Matthew's Church of England Aided Primary School and Nursery Centre?
About 3.3 km in a straight line, between Newport and Telford in West Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Lilleshall Primary School: 216. St Matthew's Church of England Aided Primary School and Nursery Centre: 291. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Lilleshall Primary School and St Matthew's Church of England Aided Primary School and Nursery Centre rank in West Midlands?
Lilleshall Primary School is 475th of 1,690 and St Matthew's Church of England Aided Primary School and Nursery Centre is 771st of 1,690 among primary schools in West Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).