Al Kauthar Girls Academy vs St Matthew's Church of England Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Yorkshire and the Humber, England, 1.1 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Al Kauthar Girls Academy
Leeds · Independent secondary · Ages 11–16
51 students
St Matthew's Church of England Primary School
Leeds · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
376 students
| Measure | Al Kauthar Girls Academy Leeds, Yorkshire and the Humber | St Matthew's Church of England Primary School Leeds, Yorkshire and the Humber |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 36 Lower 50% | 57 Top 50% |
| Region rank | – | #609 of 1,636 |
| National rank | – | #6498 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Independent | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 11–16 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 51 | 376 |
| Pupils on roll | 51 | 376 |
| Free school meals | – | 16.8% |
| Capacity filled | 51% | 89.5% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 70% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 5% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 35.4 | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 57.1% | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 71.4% | – |
| EBacc average points | 2.83 | – |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Leeds | Leeds |
| region | Yorkshire and the Humber | Yorkshire and the Humber |
| Website | www.alkauthar.academy | www.st-matthews.leeds.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •St Matthew's Church of England Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (56.9 vs 36.1).
- •St Matthew's Church of England Primary School is the larger school with 376 students compared with 51.
- •Al Kauthar Girls Academy is a independent school while St Matthew's Church of England Primary School is a academy school, so fees and admission rules differ.
- •Al Kauthar Girls Academy is girls and St Matthew's Church of England Primary School is co-educational.
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 Al Kauthar Girls Academy better than St Matthew's Church of England Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), St Matthew's Church of England Primary School ranks higher (56.9 vs 36.1 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 Al Kauthar Girls Academy and St Matthew's Church of England Primary School?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Leeds and Leeds in Yorkshire and the Humber.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Al Kauthar Girls Academy: 51. St Matthew's Church of England Primary School: 376. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Al Kauthar Girls Academy and St Matthew's Church of England Primary School rank in Yorkshire and the Humber?
Al Kauthar Girls Academy is unranked and St Matthew's Church of England Primary School is 609th of 1,636 among secondary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber on the 2025 Success Index (England).