King's Academy Prospect vs St Michael's Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South East, England, 558 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
King's Academy Prospect
Reading · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,157 students
St Michael's Primary School
Reading · Local authority primary · Ages 5–11
362 students
| Measure | King's Academy Prospect Reading, South East | St Michael's Primary School Reading, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 19 Lower 50% | 23 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #583 of 679 | #2207 of 2,471 |
| National rank | #3590 of 4,090 | #13509 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 11–18 | Ages 5–11 |
| Students | 1,157 | 362 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,157 | 362 |
| Free school meals | 40.5% | 34% |
| Capacity filled | 77.1% | 86.2% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 38% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 7% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 36.8 | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 29.3% | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 47.3% | – |
| EBacc average points | 3.43 | – |
| A level points per entry | 24.9 | – |
| town | Reading | Reading |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | www.kgaprospect.uk | www.stmichaels.reading.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •St Michael's Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (23.2 vs 19.4).
- •King's Academy Prospect is the larger school with 1,157 students compared with 362.
- •King's Academy Prospect is a academy school while St Michael's Primary School is a local authority 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 King's Academy Prospect better than St Michael's Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), St Michael's Primary School ranks higher (23.2 vs 19.4 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 King's Academy Prospect and St Michael's Primary School?
About 558 m in a straight line, between Reading and Reading in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
King's Academy Prospect: 1,157. St Michael's Primary School: 362. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do King's Academy Prospect and St Michael's Primary School rank in South East?
King's Academy Prospect is 583rd of 679 and St Michael's Primary School is 2207th of 2,471 among secondary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).