St Matthew's CofE Primary School vs St Vincent's Catholic Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in West Midlands, England, 518 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
St Matthew's CofE Primary School
Birmingham · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
196 students
St Vincent's Catholic Primary School
BIRMINGHAM · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
211 students
| Measure | St Matthew's CofE Primary School Birmingham, West Midlands | St Vincent's Catholic Primary School BIRMINGHAM, West Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 73 Top 25% | 1 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #322 of 1,690 | #1690 of 1,690 |
| National rank | #3432 of 15,697 | #15696 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 196 | 211 |
| Pupils on roll | 196 | 211 |
| Free school meals | 74% | 71.7% |
| Capacity filled | 93.3% | 100.5% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 83% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 21% | – |
| 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 | Birmingham | BIRMINGHAM |
| region | West Midlands | West Midlands |
| Website | www.st-matthews.bham.sch.uk | www.stvincentsbham.co.uk |
The verdict
- •St Matthew's CofE Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (72.5 vs 0.6).
- •St Vincent's Catholic Primary School is the larger school with 211 students compared with 196.
- •St Matthew's CofE Primary School is a local authority school while St Vincent's Catholic 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 Matthew's CofE Primary School better than St Vincent's Catholic Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), St Matthew's CofE Primary School ranks higher (72.5 vs 0.6 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 St Matthew's CofE Primary School and St Vincent's Catholic Primary School?
About 518 m in a straight line, between Birmingham and BIRMINGHAM in West Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
St Matthew's CofE Primary School: 196. St Vincent's Catholic Primary School: 211. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do St Matthew's CofE Primary School and St Vincent's Catholic Primary School rank in West Midlands?
St Matthew's CofE Primary School is 322nd of 1,690 and St Vincent's Catholic Primary School is 1690th of 1,690 among primary schools in West Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).