St. Paul's With St. Michael's CofE Primary School vs The Bridge Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in London, England, 558 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
St. Paul's With St. Michael's CofE Primary School
Hackney · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
185 students
The Bridge Academy
London · Academy secondary · Ages 11–19
1,070 students
| Measure | St. Paul's With St. Michael's CofE Primary School Hackney, London | The Bridge Academy London, London |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 71 Top 25% | 66 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #630 of 1,720 | #255 of 640 |
| National rank | #3716 of 15,697 | #1215 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 11–19 |
| Students | 185 | 1,070 |
| Pupils on roll | 185 | 1,070 |
| Free school meals | 63.2% | 61.1% |
| Capacity filled | 78.4% | 93% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 82% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 18% | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 56.9 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 62.4% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 79.8% |
| EBacc average points | – | 5.25 |
| A level points per entry | – | 36.1 |
| town | Hackney | London |
| region | London | London |
| Website | www.spsm.hackney.sch.uk/ | www.bridgeacademy.hackney.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •St. Paul's With St. Michael's CofE Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (71.1 vs 65.7).
- •The Bridge Academy is the larger school with 1,070 students compared with 185.
- •St. Paul's With St. Michael's CofE Primary School is a local authority school while The Bridge Academy 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. Paul's With St. Michael's CofE Primary School better than The Bridge Academy?
On the Success Index (England), St. Paul's With St. Michael's CofE Primary School ranks higher (71.1 vs 65.7 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. Paul's With St. Michael's CofE Primary School and The Bridge Academy?
About 558 m in a straight line, between Hackney and London in London.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
St. Paul's With St. Michael's CofE Primary School: 185. The Bridge Academy: 1,070. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do St. Paul's With St. Michael's CofE Primary School and The Bridge Academy rank in London?
St. Paul's With St. Michael's CofE Primary School is 630th of 1,720 and The Bridge Academy is 255th of 640 among primary schools in London on the 2025 Success Index (England).