St Michael's Nursery and Infant School vs Woodside Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in North West, England, 157 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
St Michael's Nursery and Infant School
Workington · Local authority primary · Ages 2–7
117 students
Woodside Primary School
Runcorn · Local authority primary · Ages 5–11
116 students
| Measure | St Michael's Nursery and Infant School Workington, North West | Woodside Primary School Runcorn, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 52 Top 50% | 53 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #912 of 2,286 | #880 of 2,286 |
| National rank | #7503 of 15,697 | #7308 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 2–7 | Ages 5–11 |
| Students | 117 | 116 |
| Pupils on roll | 117 | 116 |
| Free school meals | 19.7% | 72.4% |
| Capacity filled | 86% | 55.2% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 68% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 14% |
| 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 | Workington | Runcorn |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | www.smhwkt.cumbria.sch.uk | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (England) scores (52.3 vs 53.2).
- •St Michael's Nursery and Infant School is the larger school with 117 students compared with 116.
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 Nursery and Infant School better than Woodside Primary 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 Nursery and Infant School and Woodside Primary School?
About 157 km in a straight line, between Workington and Runcorn in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
St Michael's Nursery and Infant School: 117. Woodside Primary School: 116. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do St Michael's Nursery and Infant School and Woodside Primary School rank in North West?
St Michael's Nursery and Infant School is 912th of 2,286 and Woodside Primary School is 880th of 2,286 among primary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).