St Matthew's CofE Primary School vs Victoria Park Primary
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in West Midlands, England, 320 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
St Matthew's CofE Primary School
Smethwick · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
470 students
Victoria Park Primary
Smethwick · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
604 students
| Measure | St Matthew's CofE Primary School Smethwick, West Midlands | Victoria Park Primary Smethwick, West Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 59 Top 50% | 31 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #597 of 1,690 | #1265 of 1,690 |
| National rank | #6123 of 15,697 | #12068 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 2–11 |
| Students | 470 | 604 |
| Pupils on roll | 470 | 604 |
| Free school meals | 41.3% | 41% |
| Capacity filled | 101.3% | 95.9% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 71% | 58% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 12% | 4% |
| 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.stmatthews-primary.co.uk | www.victoriaparkacademy.org.uk |
The verdict
- •St Matthew's CofE Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (58.7 vs 30.8).
- •St Matthew's CofE Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (71% vs 58%).
- •St Matthew's CofE Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (12% vs 4%).
- •Victoria Park Primary is the larger school with 604 students compared with 470.
- •St Matthew's CofE Primary School is a local authority school while Victoria Park Primary 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 Victoria Park Primary?
On the Success Index (England), St Matthew's CofE Primary School ranks higher (58.7 vs 30.8 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 Victoria Park Primary?
About 320 m in a straight line, between Smethwick and Smethwick in West Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
St Matthew's CofE Primary School: 470. Victoria Park Primary: 604. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do St Matthew's CofE Primary School and Victoria Park Primary rank in West Midlands?
St Matthew's CofE Primary School is 597th of 1,690 and Victoria Park Primary is 1265th of 1,690 among primary schools in West Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).