Saint Michael CofE Primary School vs Southfields Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in East of England, England, 680 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Saint Michael CofE Primary School
Peterborough · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
408 students
Southfields Primary School
Peterborough · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
540 students
| Measure | Saint Michael CofE Primary School Peterborough, East of England | Southfields Primary School Peterborough, East of England |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 43 Lower 50% | 22 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1163 of 1,872 | #1628 of 1,872 |
| National rank | #9593 of 15,697 | #13644 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 408 | 540 |
| Pupils on roll | 408 | 540 |
| Free school meals | 19.1% | 36.5% |
| Capacity filled | 97.1% | 85.7% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 64% | 45% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 2% | 5% |
| 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 | Peterborough | Peterborough |
| region | East of England | East of England |
| Website | www.stmichaelschurchschool.co.uk/ | www.southfieldsprimary.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Saint Michael CofE Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (42.6 vs 22.3).
- •Saint Michael CofE Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (64% vs 45%).
- •Southfields Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (5% vs 2%).
- •Southfields Primary School is the larger school with 540 students compared with 408.
- •Saint Michael CofE Primary School is a academy school while Southfields 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 Saint Michael CofE Primary School better than Southfields Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Saint Michael CofE Primary School ranks higher (42.6 vs 22.3 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 Saint Michael CofE Primary School and Southfields Primary School?
About 680 m in a straight line, between Peterborough and Peterborough in East of England.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Saint Michael CofE Primary School: 408. Southfields Primary School: 540. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Saint Michael CofE Primary School and Southfields Primary School rank in East of England?
Saint Michael CofE Primary School is 1163rd of 1,872 and Southfields Primary School is 1628th of 1,872 among primary schools in East of England on the 2025 Success Index (England).