St Michael's Church of England Primary School vs Windhill21
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in East of England, England, 122 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
St Michael's Church of England Primary School
Bishop's Stortford · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
226 students
Windhill21
Bishop's Stortford · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
451 students
| Measure | St Michael's Church of England Primary School Bishop's Stortford, East of England | Windhill21 Bishop's Stortford, East of England |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 56 Top 50% | 76 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #793 of 1,872 | #369 of 1,872 |
| National rank | #6638 of 15,697 | #2906 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 226 | 451 |
| Pupils on roll | 226 | 451 |
| Free school meals | 15.6% | 11.8% |
| Capacity filled | 95.8% | 107.4% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 68% | 70% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 6% | 22% |
| 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.stmichaelsjmi.herts.sch.uk/ | www.windhill.herts.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •Windhill21 scores higher on the Success Index (England) (75.5 vs 56.3).
- •Windhill21 does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (70% vs 68%).
- •Windhill21 does better on ks2: higher standard (22% vs 6%).
- •Windhill21 is the larger school with 451 students compared with 226.
- •St Michael's Church of England Primary School is a local authority school while Windhill21 is a academy 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 St Michael's Church of England Primary School better than Windhill21?
On the Success Index (England), Windhill21 ranks higher (75.5 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 St Michael's Church of England Primary School and Windhill21?
About 122 m in a straight line, between Bishop's Stortford and Bishop's Stortford in East of England.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
St Michael's Church of England Primary School: 226. Windhill21: 451. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do St Michael's Church of England Primary School and Windhill21 rank in East of England?
St Michael's Church of England Primary School is 793rd of 1,872 and Windhill21 is 369th of 1,872 among primary schools in East of England on the 2025 Success Index (England).