St Matthias School vs Stow Heath Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in West Midlands, England, 970 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
St Matthias School
Wolverhampton · Local authority secondary · Ages 11–19
805 students
Stow Heath Primary School
Willenhall · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
475 students
| Measure | St Matthias School Wolverhampton, West Midlands | Stow Heath Primary School Willenhall, West Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 23 Lower 50% | 64 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #395 of 493 | #477 of 1,690 |
| National rank | #3326 of 4,090 | #5029 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 11–19 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 805 | 475 |
| Pupils on roll | 805 | 475 |
| Free school meals | 64.6% | 48.9% |
| Capacity filled | 91% | 113.1% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 77% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 12% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 40.6 | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 32.4% | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 53.2% | – |
| EBacc average points | 3.65 | – |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Wolverhampton | Willenhall |
| region | West Midlands | West Midlands |
| Website | st-matthias.com | www.stowheathprimaryschool.co.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Stow Heath Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (64.1 vs 23.0).
- •St Matthias School is the larger school with 805 students compared with 475.
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 Matthias School better than Stow Heath Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Stow Heath Primary School ranks higher (64.1 vs 23.0 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 Matthias School and Stow Heath Primary School?
About 970 m in a straight line, between Wolverhampton and Willenhall in West Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
St Matthias School: 805. Stow Heath Primary School: 475. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do St Matthias School and Stow Heath Primary School rank in West Midlands?
St Matthias School is 395th of 493 and Stow Heath Primary School is 477th of 1,690 among secondary schools in West Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).