Shireland Collegiate Academy vs St Matthew's CofE Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in West Midlands, England, 918 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Shireland Collegiate Academy
Smethwick · Academy secondary · Ages 11–19
1,585 students
St Matthew's CofE Primary School
Smethwick · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
470 students
| Measure | Shireland Collegiate Academy Smethwick, West Midlands | St Matthew's CofE Primary School Smethwick, West Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 36 Lower 50% | 59 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #295 of 493 | #597 of 1,690 |
| National rank | #2672 of 4,090 | #6123 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 11–19 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 1,585 | 470 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,585 | 470 |
| Free school meals | 44.4% | 41.3% |
| Capacity filled | 133.1% | 101.3% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 71% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 12% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 44.5 | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 37% | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 59.6% | – |
| EBacc average points | 3.68 | – |
| A level points per entry | 29.1 | – |
| town | Smethwick | Smethwick |
| region | West Midlands | West Midlands |
| Website | www.collegiateacademy.org.uk | www.stmatthews-primary.co.uk |
The verdict
- •St Matthew's CofE Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (58.7 vs 35.6).
- •Shireland Collegiate Academy is the larger school with 1,585 students compared with 470.
- •Shireland Collegiate Academy is a academy school while St Matthew's 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 Shireland Collegiate Academy better than St Matthew's CofE Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), St Matthew's CofE Primary School ranks higher (58.7 vs 35.6 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 Shireland Collegiate Academy and St Matthew's CofE Primary School?
About 918 m in a straight line, between Smethwick and Smethwick in West Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Shireland Collegiate Academy: 1,585. St Matthew's CofE Primary School: 470. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Shireland Collegiate Academy and St Matthew's CofE Primary School rank in West Midlands?
Shireland Collegiate Academy is 295th of 493 and St Matthew's CofE Primary School is 597th of 1,690 among secondary schools in West Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).