Fairways Primary School vs St. Michael's School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in East of England, England, 1.5 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Fairways Primary School
Leigh-on-Sea · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
407 students
St. Michael's School
Leigh on Sea · Independent primary · Ages 2–11
184 students
| Measure | Fairways Primary School Leigh-on-Sea, East of England | St. Michael's School Leigh on Sea, East of England |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 58 Top 50% | – Not rated |
| Region rank | #751 of 1,872 | – |
| National rank | #6268 of 15,697 | – |
| Sector | Local authority | Independent |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 2–11 |
| Students | 407 | 184 |
| Pupils on roll | 407 | 184 |
| Free school meals | 20.1% | – |
| Capacity filled | 96.9% | 59.4% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 70% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 7% | – |
| 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 | Leigh-on-Sea | Leigh on Sea |
| region | East of England | East of England |
| Website | www.fairways.southend.sch.uk | www.stmichaelsschool.com |
The verdict
- •Fairways Primary School is the larger school with 407 students compared with 184.
- •Fairways Primary School is a local authority school while St. Michael's School is a independent 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 Fairways Primary School better than St. Michael's School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (England). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Fairways Primary School and St. Michael's School?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Leigh-on-Sea and Leigh on Sea in East of England.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Fairways Primary School: 407. St. Michael's School: 184. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Fairways Primary School and St. Michael's School rank in East of England?
Fairways Primary School is 751st of 1,872 and St. Michael's School is unranked among primary schools in East of England on the 2025 Success Index (England).