Burghclere Primary School vs St Michael's School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South East, England, 485 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Burghclere Primary School
Newbury · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
95 students
St Michael's School
Newbury · Independent all-through · Ages 5–18
72 students
| Measure | Burghclere Primary School Newbury, South East | St Michael's School Newbury, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 87 Top 10% | – Not rated |
| Region rank | #252 of 2,471 | – |
| National rank | #1192 of 15,697 | – |
| Sector | Local authority | Independent |
| Type | Primary | All-through |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 5–18 |
| Students | 95 | 72 |
| Pupils on roll | 95 | 72 |
| Free school meals | 7.4% | – |
| Capacity filled | 79.8% | 55.4% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 90% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 10% | – |
| 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 | Newbury | Newbury |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | www.burghclere.hants.sch.uk/ | – |
The verdict
- •Burghclere Primary School is the larger school with 95 students compared with 72.
- •Burghclere Primary School is a local authority school while St Michael's School is a independent 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 Burghclere Primary School better than St Michael's 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 Burghclere Primary School and St Michael's School?
About 485 m in a straight line, between Newbury and Newbury in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Burghclere Primary School: 95. St Michael's School: 72. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Burghclere Primary School and St Michael's School rank in South East?
Burghclere Primary School is 252nd of 2,471 and St Michael's School is unranked among primary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).