Herstmonceux Church of England Primary School vs St Michael's Church of England Combined School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South East, England, 138 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Herstmonceux Church of England Primary School
Hailsham · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
203 students
St Michael's Church of England Combined School
Leighton Buzzard · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
203 students
| Measure | Herstmonceux Church of England Primary School Hailsham, South East | St Michael's Church of England Combined School Leighton Buzzard, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 25 Lower 50% | 31 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #2167 of 2,471 | #1989 of 2,471 |
| National rank | #13214 of 15,697 | #12081 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 203 | 203 |
| Pupils on roll | 203 | 203 |
| Free school meals | 17.2% | 11.8% |
| Capacity filled | 96.7% | 93.1% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 50% | 33% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 0% | 6% |
| 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 | Hailsham | Leighton Buzzard |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | www.herstmonceux.e-sussex.sch.uk | www.st-michaels.bucks.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •St Michael's Church of England Combined School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (30.7 vs 24.8).
- •Herstmonceux Church of England Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (50% vs 33%).
- •St Michael's Church of England Combined School does better on ks2: higher standard (6% vs 0%).
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 Herstmonceux Church of England Primary School better than St Michael's Church of England Combined School?
On the Success Index (England), St Michael's Church of England Combined School ranks higher (30.7 vs 24.8 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 Herstmonceux Church of England Primary School and St Michael's Church of England Combined School?
About 138 km in a straight line, between Hailsham and Leighton Buzzard in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Herstmonceux Church of England Primary School: 203. St Michael's Church of England Combined School: 203. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Herstmonceux Church of England Primary School and St Michael's Church of England Combined School rank in South East?
Herstmonceux Church of England Primary School is 2167th of 2,471 and St Michael's Church of England Combined School is 1989th of 2,471 among primary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).