St Joseph's Catholic Primary School vs St Matthias Church of England Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in West Midlands, England, 1.1 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School
Malvern · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
99 students
St Matthias Church of England Primary School
Malvern Link · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
162 students
| Measure | St Joseph's Catholic Primary School Malvern, West Midlands | St Matthias Church of England Primary School Malvern Link, West Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 32 Lower 50% | 14 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1228 of 1,690 | #1577 of 1,690 |
| National rank | #11819 of 15,697 | #14869 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 99 | 162 |
| Pupils on roll | 99 | 162 |
| Free school meals | 14.1% | 45.5% |
| Capacity filled | 47.1% | 68.6% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 56% | 48% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 0% | 0% |
| 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 | Malvern | Malvern Link |
| region | West Midlands | West Midlands |
| Website | www.stjoesmalvern.co.uk | www.stmatthiasceprimary.co.uk |
The verdict
- •St Joseph's Catholic Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (32.1 vs 13.5).
- •St Joseph's Catholic Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (56% vs 48%).
- •St Matthias Church of England Primary School is the larger school with 162 students compared with 99.
- •St Joseph's Catholic Primary School is a local authority school while St Matthias Church of England Primary School is a academy 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 St Joseph's Catholic Primary School better than St Matthias Church of England Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), St Joseph's Catholic Primary School ranks higher (32.1 vs 13.5 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 St Joseph's Catholic Primary School and St Matthias Church of England Primary School?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Malvern and Malvern Link in West Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School: 99. St Matthias Church of England Primary School: 162. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do St Joseph's Catholic Primary School and St Matthias Church of England Primary School rank in West Midlands?
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School is 1228th of 1,690 and St Matthias Church of England Primary School is 1577th of 1,690 among primary schools in West Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).