St Michael's Church of England Academy vs West Lynn Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in East of England, England, 1.7 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
St Michael's Church of England Academy
King's Lynn · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
179 students
West Lynn Primary School
King's Lynn · Academy primary · Ages 5–11
154 students
| Measure | St Michael's Church of England Academy King's Lynn, East of England | West Lynn Primary School King's Lynn, East of England |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 33 Lower 50% | 48 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1402 of 1,872 | #1028 of 1,872 |
| National rank | #11572 of 15,697 | #8551 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 5–11 |
| Students | 179 | 154 |
| Pupils on roll | 179 | 154 |
| Free school meals | 40.2% | 27.3% |
| Capacity filled | 85.2% | 73.3% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 50% | 67% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 11% | 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 | King's Lynn | King's Lynn |
| region | East of England | East of England |
| Website | www.stmichaelskingslynn.norfolk.sch.uk | www.westlynnprimary.co.uk |
The verdict
- •West Lynn Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (47.5 vs 33.3).
- •West Lynn Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (67% vs 50%).
- •St Michael's Church of England Academy does better on ks2: higher standard (11% vs 5%).
- •St Michael's Church of England Academy is the larger school with 179 students compared with 154.
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 St Michael's Church of England Academy better than West Lynn Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), West Lynn Primary School ranks higher (47.5 vs 33.3 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 St Michael's Church of England Academy and West Lynn Primary School?
About 1.7 km in a straight line, between King's Lynn and King's Lynn in East of England.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
St Michael's Church of England Academy: 179. West Lynn Primary School: 154. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do St Michael's Church of England Academy and West Lynn Primary School rank in East of England?
St Michael's Church of England Academy is 1402nd of 1,872 and West Lynn Primary School is 1028th of 1,872 among primary schools in East of England on the 2025 Success Index (England).