Highgate School vs St Michael's CofE Voluntary Aided Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in London, England, 205 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Highgate School
Highgate · Independent all-through · Ages 3–19
1,938 students
St Michael's CofE Voluntary Aided Primary School
London · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
441 students
| Measure | Highgate School Highgate, London | St Michael's CofE Voluntary Aided Primary School London, London |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 28 Lower 50% | 91 Top 5% |
| Region rank | #507 of 640 | #101 of 1,720 |
| National rank | #3047 of 4,090 | #703 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Independent | Local authority |
| Type | All-through | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–19 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 1,938 | 441 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,938 | 441 |
| Free school meals | – | 5.2% |
| Capacity filled | 98.4% | 105% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 80% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 22% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 35.8 | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 0% | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 0% | – |
| EBacc average points | 2.45 | – |
| A level points per entry | 51.4 | – |
| town | Highgate | London |
| region | London | London |
| Website | www.highgateschool.org.uk | www.stmichaelsn6.com |
The verdict
- •St Michael's CofE Voluntary Aided Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (90.9 vs 28.3).
- •Highgate School is the larger school with 1,938 students compared with 441.
- •Highgate School is a independent school while St Michael's CofE Voluntary Aided Primary 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 Highgate School better than St Michael's CofE Voluntary Aided Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), St Michael's CofE Voluntary Aided Primary School ranks higher (90.9 vs 28.3 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 Highgate School and St Michael's CofE Voluntary Aided Primary School?
About 205 m in a straight line, between Highgate and London in London.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Highgate School: 1,938. St Michael's CofE Voluntary Aided Primary School: 441. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Highgate School and St Michael's CofE Voluntary Aided Primary School rank in London?
Highgate School is 507th of 640 and St Michael's CofE Voluntary Aided Primary School is 101st of 1,720 among all-through schools in London on the 2025 Success Index (England).