St Matthew's CofE Primary School vs Star King Solomon Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in West Midlands, England, 625 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
Star King Solomon Academy
Birmingham · Academy all-through · Ages 4–16
354 students
| Measure | St Matthew's CofE Primary School Birmingham, West Midlands | Star King Solomon Academy Birmingham, West Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 73 Top 25% | 17 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #322 of 1,690 | #437 of 493 |
| National rank | #3432 of 15,697 | #3719 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | All-through |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 4–16 |
| Students | 196 | 354 |
| Pupils on roll | 196 | 354 |
| Free school meals | 74% | 55.4% |
| Capacity filled | 93.3% | 33.7% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 83% | 55% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 21% | 0% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 34.1 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 26.1% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 44.9% |
| EBacc average points | – | 2.92 |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Birmingham | Birmingham |
| region | West Midlands | West Midlands |
| Website | www.st-matthews.bham.sch.uk | starkingsolomon.org/ |
The verdict
- •St Matthew's CofE Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (72.5 vs 17.2).
- •St Matthew's CofE Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (83% vs 55%).
- •St Matthew's CofE Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (21% vs 0%).
- •Star King Solomon Academy is the larger school with 354 students compared with 196.
- •St Matthew's CofE Primary School is a local authority school while Star King Solomon Academy 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 Star King Solomon Academy?
On the Success Index (England), St Matthew's CofE Primary School ranks higher (72.5 vs 17.2 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 Star King Solomon Academy?
About 625 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. Star King Solomon Academy: 354. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do St Matthew's CofE Primary School and Star King Solomon Academy rank in West Midlands?
St Matthew's CofE Primary School is 322nd of 1,690 and Star King Solomon Academy is 437th of 493 among primary schools in West Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).