Manor Fields Primary School vs St Michael's Church of England Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in East of England, England, 1.4 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Manor Fields Primary School
Bishop's Stortford · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
449 students
St Michael's Church of England Primary School
Bishop's Stortford · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
226 students
| Measure | Manor Fields Primary School Bishop's Stortford, East of England | St Michael's Church of England Primary School Bishop's Stortford, East of England |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 87 Top 10% | 56 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #146 of 1,872 | #793 of 1,872 |
| National rank | #1136 of 15,697 | #6638 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 449 | 226 |
| Pupils on roll | 449 | 226 |
| Free school meals | 6.7% | 15.6% |
| Capacity filled | 96.6% | 95.8% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 80% | 68% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 15% | 6% |
| 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 | Bishop's Stortford | Bishop's Stortford |
| region | East of England | East of England |
| Website | www.manorfields.herts.sch.uk | www.stmichaelsjmi.herts.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Manor Fields Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (87.2 vs 56.3).
- •Manor Fields Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (80% vs 68%).
- •Manor Fields Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (15% vs 6%).
- •Manor Fields Primary School is the larger school with 449 students compared with 226.
- •Manor Fields Primary School is a academy school while St Michael's Church of England Primary School is a local authority 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 Manor Fields Primary School better than St Michael's Church of England Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Manor Fields Primary School ranks higher (87.2 vs 56.3 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 Manor Fields Primary School and St Michael's Church of England Primary School?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Bishop's Stortford and Bishop's Stortford in East of England.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Manor Fields Primary School: 449. St Michael's Church of England Primary School: 226. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Manor Fields Primary School and St Michael's Church of England Primary School rank in East of England?
Manor Fields Primary School is 146th of 1,872 and St Michael's Church of England Primary School is 793rd of 1,872 among primary schools in East of England on the 2025 Success Index (England).