Shireland Technology Primary vs St Matthew's CofE Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in West Midlands, England, 899 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Shireland Technology Primary
Smethwick · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
440 students
St Matthew's CofE Primary School
Smethwick · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
470 students
| Measure | Shireland Technology Primary Smethwick, West Midlands | St Matthew's CofE Primary School Smethwick, West Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 68 Top 50% | 59 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #390 of 1,690 | #597 of 1,690 |
| National rank | #4196 of 15,697 | #6123 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 440 | 470 |
| Pupils on roll | 440 | 470 |
| Free school meals | 39.1% | 41.3% |
| Capacity filled | 98.7% | 101.3% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 75% | 71% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 18% | 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 | Smethwick | Smethwick |
| region | West Midlands | West Midlands |
| Website | www.shirelandtechnologyprimary.net | www.stmatthews-primary.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Shireland Technology Primary scores higher on the Success Index (England) (68.4 vs 58.7).
- •Shireland Technology Primary does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (75% vs 71%).
- •Shireland Technology Primary does better on ks2: higher standard (18% vs 12%).
- •St Matthew's CofE Primary School is the larger school with 470 students compared with 440.
- •Shireland Technology Primary 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 Technology Primary better than St Matthew's CofE Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Shireland Technology Primary ranks higher (68.4 vs 58.7 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 Technology Primary and St Matthew's CofE Primary School?
About 899 m in a straight line, between Smethwick and Smethwick in West Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Shireland Technology Primary: 440. St Matthew's CofE Primary School: 470. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Shireland Technology Primary and St Matthew's CofE Primary School rank in West Midlands?
Shireland Technology Primary is 390th of 1,690 and St Matthew's CofE Primary School is 597th of 1,690 among primary schools in West Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).