St. Michael's School vs Widford Lodge School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in East of England, England, 23 km 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
Widford Lodge School
Chelmsford · Independent primary · Ages 2–11
179 students
| Measure | St. Michael's School Leigh on Sea, East of England | Widford Lodge School Chelmsford, East of England |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | – Not rated | – Not rated |
| Region rank | – | – |
| National rank | – | – |
| Sector | Independent | Independent |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 2–11 | Ages 2–11 |
| Students | 184 | 179 |
| Pupils on roll | 184 | 179 |
| Free school meals | – | – |
| Capacity filled | 59.4% | 66.3% |
| 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 | Chelmsford |
| region | East of England | East of England |
| Website | www.stmichaelsschool.com | www.widfordlodge.co.uk |
The verdict
- •St. Michael's School is the larger school with 184 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 School better than Widford Lodge 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 Widford Lodge School?
About 23 km in a straight line, between Leigh on Sea and Chelmsford in East of England.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
St. Michael's School: 184. Widford Lodge School: 179. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do St. Michael's School and Widford Lodge School rank in East of England?
St. Michael's School is unranked and Widford Lodge School is unranked among primary schools in East of England on the 2025 Success Index (England).