High Halden Church of England Primary School vs St Michael's Church of England Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South East, England, 2.4 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
High Halden Church of England Primary School
Ashford · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
105 students
St Michael's Church of England Primary School
Tenterden · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
177 students
| Measure | High Halden Church of England Primary School Ashford, South East | St Michael's Church of England Primary School Tenterden, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 42 Lower 50% | 20 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1651 of 2,471 | #2270 of 2,471 |
| National rank | #9794 of 15,697 | #13925 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 105 | 177 |
| Pupils on roll | 105 | 177 |
| Free school meals | 18.1% | 30.5% |
| Capacity filled | 100% | 84.3% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 42% | 52% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 17% | 0% |
| 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 | Ashford | Tenterden |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | www.high-halden.kent.sch.uk/ | www.stmcep.school |
The verdict
- •High Halden Church of England Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (41.6 vs 20.4).
- •St Michael's Church of England Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (52% vs 42%).
- •High Halden Church of England Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (17% vs 0%).
- •St Michael's Church of England Primary School is the larger school with 177 students compared with 105.
- •High Halden Church of England Primary School is a local authority school while St Michael's Church of England Primary School 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 High Halden Church of England Primary School better than St Michael's Church of England Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), High Halden Church of England Primary School ranks higher (41.6 vs 20.4 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 High Halden Church of England Primary School and St Michael's Church of England Primary School?
About 2.4 km in a straight line, between Ashford and Tenterden in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
High Halden Church of England Primary School: 105. St Michael's Church of England Primary School: 177. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do High Halden Church of England Primary School and St Michael's Church of England Primary School rank in South East?
High Halden Church of England Primary School is 1651st of 2,471 and St Michael's Church of England Primary School is 2270th of 2,471 among primary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).