Matchborough First School Academy vs St Thomas More Catholic First School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in West Midlands, England, 1.6 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Matchborough First School Academy
Redditch · Academy primary · Ages 3–9
335 students
St Thomas More Catholic First School
Redditch · Academy primary · Ages 4–9
189 students
| Measure | Matchborough First School Academy Redditch, West Midlands | St Thomas More Catholic First School Redditch, West Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 34 Lower 50% | 58 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #1177 of 1,690 | #607 of 1,690 |
| National rank | #11387 of 15,697 | #6214 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–9 | Ages 4–9 |
| Students | 335 | 189 |
| Pupils on roll | 335 | 189 |
| Free school meals | 28.7% | 17.5% |
| Capacity filled | 108.1% | 84% |
| 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.matchboroughschool.org.uk | www.stm.magnificat.org.uk |
The verdict
- •St Thomas More Catholic First School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (58.3 vs 34.2).
- •Matchborough First School Academy is the larger school with 335 students compared with 189.
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 Matchborough First School Academy better than St Thomas More Catholic First School?
On the Success Index (England), St Thomas More Catholic First School ranks higher (58.3 vs 34.2 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 Matchborough First School Academy and St Thomas More Catholic First School?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between Redditch and Redditch in West Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Matchborough First School Academy: 335. St Thomas More Catholic First School: 189. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Matchborough First School Academy and St Thomas More Catholic First School rank in West Midlands?
Matchborough First School Academy is 1177th of 1,690 and St Thomas More Catholic First School is 607th of 1,690 among primary schools in West Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).