Riverside Academy vs St Matthew's Bloxam CofE Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in West Midlands, England, 1.7 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Riverside Academy
Rugby · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
233 students
St Matthew's Bloxam CofE Primary School
Rugby · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
199 students
| Measure | Riverside Academy Rugby, West Midlands | St Matthew's Bloxam CofE Primary School Rugby, West Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 71 Top 25% | 30 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #344 of 1,690 | #1275 of 1,690 |
| National rank | #3651 of 15,697 | #12141 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 233 | 199 |
| Pupils on roll | 233 | 199 |
| Free school meals | 26.1% | 28.1% |
| Capacity filled | 111% | 94.8% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 77% | 56% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 13% | 3% |
| 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 | Rugby | Rugby |
| region | West Midlands | West Midlands |
| Website | www.riversideacademy.co.uk/ | www.st-matthewsbloxam.co.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Riverside Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (71.4 vs 30.4).
- •Riverside Academy does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (77% vs 56%).
- •Riverside Academy does better on ks2: higher standard (13% vs 3%).
- •Riverside Academy is the larger school with 233 students compared with 199.
- •Riverside Academy is a academy school while St Matthew's Bloxam CofE Primary 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 Riverside Academy better than St Matthew's Bloxam CofE Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Riverside Academy ranks higher (71.4 vs 30.4 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 Riverside Academy and St Matthew's Bloxam CofE Primary School?
About 1.7 km in a straight line, between Rugby and Rugby in West Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Riverside Academy: 233. St Matthew's Bloxam CofE Primary School: 199. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Riverside Academy and St Matthew's Bloxam CofE Primary School rank in West Midlands?
Riverside Academy is 344th of 1,690 and St Matthew's Bloxam CofE Primary School is 1275th of 1,690 among primary schools in West Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).