St. Michael's School vs West Leigh Infant School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in East of England, England, 437 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
St. Michael's School
Leigh on Sea · Independent primary · Ages 2–11
184 students
West Leigh Infant School
Leigh-on-Sea · Local authority primary · Ages 4–7
360 students
| Measure | St. Michael's School Leigh on Sea, East of England | West Leigh Infant School Leigh-on-Sea, East of England |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | – Not rated | 98 Top 5% |
| Region rank | – | #13 of 1,872 |
| National rank | – | #94 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Independent | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 2–11 | Ages 4–7 |
| Students | 184 | 360 |
| Pupils on roll | 184 | 360 |
| Free school meals | – | 3.1% |
| Capacity filled | 59.4% | 100% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| 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 | Leigh on Sea | Leigh-on-Sea |
| region | East of England | East of England |
| Website | www.stmichaelsschool.com | www.westleighinfants.co.uk |
The verdict
- •West Leigh Infant School is the larger school with 360 students compared with 184.
- •St. Michael's School is a independent school while West Leigh Infant 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 St. Michael's School better than West Leigh Infant School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (England). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are St. Michael's School and West Leigh Infant School?
About 437 m in a straight line, between Leigh on Sea and Leigh-on-Sea in East of England.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
St. Michael's School: 184. West Leigh Infant School: 360. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do St. Michael's School and West Leigh Infant School rank in East of England?
St. Michael's School is unranked and West Leigh Infant School is 13th of 1,872 among primary schools in East of England on the 2025 Success Index (England).