Drayton Community Primary School vs St Michael's CofE Primary School, Steventon Village
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South East, England, 2.9 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Drayton Community Primary School
Abingdon · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
194 students
St Michael's CofE Primary School, Steventon Village
Abingdon · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
207 students
| Measure | Drayton Community Primary School Abingdon, South East | St Michael's CofE Primary School, Steventon Village Abingdon, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 51 Top 50% | 83 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #1361 of 2,471 | #341 of 2,471 |
| National rank | #7817 of 15,697 | #1705 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 2–11 |
| Students | 194 | 207 |
| Pupils on roll | 194 | 207 |
| Free school meals | 8.2% | 9.4% |
| Capacity filled | 92.4% | 98.6% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 47% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 17% | – |
| 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 | Abingdon | Abingdon |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | www.drayton-pri.oxon.sch.uk | www.stmichaelssteventon.co.uk |
The verdict
- •St Michael's CofE Primary School, Steventon Village scores higher on the Success Index (England) (83.1 vs 50.7).
- •St Michael's CofE Primary School, Steventon Village is the larger school with 207 students compared with 194.
- •Drayton Community Primary School is a local authority school while St Michael's CofE Primary School, Steventon Village 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 Drayton Community Primary School better than St Michael's CofE Primary School, Steventon Village?
On the Success Index (England), St Michael's CofE Primary School, Steventon Village ranks higher (83.1 vs 50.7 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 Drayton Community Primary School and St Michael's CofE Primary School, Steventon Village?
About 2.9 km in a straight line, between Abingdon and Abingdon in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Drayton Community Primary School: 194. St Michael's CofE Primary School, Steventon Village: 207. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Drayton Community Primary School and St Michael's CofE Primary School, Steventon Village rank in South East?
Drayton Community Primary School is 1361st of 2,471 and St Michael's CofE Primary School, Steventon Village is 341st of 2,471 among primary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).