St Michael's Church of England Academy vs Whitefriars Church of England Primary Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in East of England, England, 878 m 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
Whitefriars Church of England Primary Academy
King's Lynn · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
394 students
| Measure | St Michael's Church of England Academy King's Lynn, East of England | Whitefriars Church of England Primary Academy King's Lynn, East of England |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 33 Lower 50% | 31 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1402 of 1,872 | #1447 of 1,872 |
| National rank | #11572 of 15,697 | #12040 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 179 | 394 |
| Pupils on roll | 179 | 394 |
| Free school meals | 40.2% | 25.9% |
| Capacity filled | 85.2% | 93.8% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 50% | 54% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 11% | 4% |
| 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.whitefriars.norfolk.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •St Michael's Church of England Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (33.3 vs 31.0).
- •Whitefriars Church of England Primary Academy does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (54% vs 50%).
- •St Michael's Church of England Academy does better on ks2: higher standard (11% vs 4%).
- •Whitefriars Church of England Primary Academy is the larger school with 394 students compared with 179.
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 Whitefriars Church of England Primary Academy?
On the Success Index (England), St Michael's Church of England Academy ranks higher (33.3 vs 31.0 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 Whitefriars Church of England Primary Academy?
About 878 m 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. Whitefriars Church of England Primary Academy: 394. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do St Michael's Church of England Academy and Whitefriars Church of England Primary Academy rank in East of England?
St Michael's Church of England Academy is 1402nd of 1,872 and Whitefriars Church of England Primary Academy is 1447th of 1,872 among primary schools in East of England on the 2025 Success Index (England).