Rayne Primary and Nursery School vs St Michael's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in East of England, England, 2.3 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Rayne Primary and Nursery School
Braintree · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
213 students
St Michael's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School
Braintree · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
387 students
| Measure | Rayne Primary and Nursery School Braintree, East of England | St Michael's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School Braintree, East of England |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 38 Lower 50% | 40 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1301 of 1,872 | #1255 of 1,872 |
| National rank | #10697 of 15,697 | #10267 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 213 | 387 |
| Pupils on roll | 213 | 387 |
| Free school meals | 13.1% | 19.6% |
| Capacity filled | 82.2% | 92.1% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 48% | 52% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 7% | 9% |
| 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 | Braintree | Braintree |
| region | East of England | East of England |
| Website | www.rayneprimary.co.uk | www.stmichaelsbraintree.co.uk |
The verdict
- •St Michael's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (39.5 vs 37.6).
- •St Michael's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (52% vs 48%).
- •St Michael's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (9% vs 7%).
- •St Michael's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School is the larger school with 387 students compared with 213.
- •Rayne Primary and Nursery School is a academy school while St Michael's Church of England Voluntary Aided 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 Rayne Primary and Nursery School better than St Michael's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), St Michael's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School ranks higher (39.5 vs 37.6 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 Rayne Primary and Nursery School and St Michael's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School?
About 2.3 km in a straight line, between Braintree and Braintree in East of England.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Rayne Primary and Nursery School: 213. St Michael's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School: 387. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Rayne Primary and Nursery School and St Michael's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School rank in East of England?
Rayne Primary and Nursery School is 1301st of 1,872 and St Michael's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School is 1255th of 1,872 among primary schools in East of England on the 2025 Success Index (England).