Meadow Park Academy vs St Michael's Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South East, England, 961 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Meadow Park Academy
Reading · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
285 students
St Michael's Primary School
Reading · Local authority primary · Ages 5–11
362 students
| Measure | Meadow Park Academy Reading, South East | St Michael's Primary School Reading, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 15 Lower 50% | 23 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #2372 of 2,471 | #2207 of 2,471 |
| National rank | #14734 of 15,697 | #13509 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 5–11 |
| Students | 285 | 362 |
| Pupils on roll | 285 | 362 |
| Free school meals | 37.2% | 34% |
| Capacity filled | 67.9% | 86.2% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 47% | 38% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 0% | 7% |
| 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 | Reading | Reading |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | www.meadowpark.anthemtrust.uk | www.stmichaels.reading.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •St Michael's Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (23.2 vs 14.7).
- •Meadow Park Academy does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (47% vs 38%).
- •St Michael's Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (7% vs 0%).
- •St Michael's Primary School is the larger school with 362 students compared with 285.
- •Meadow Park Academy 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 Meadow Park Academy better than St Michael's Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), St Michael's Primary School ranks higher (23.2 vs 14.7 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 Meadow Park Academy and St Michael's Primary School?
About 961 m in a straight line, between Reading and Reading in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Meadow Park Academy: 285. St Michael's Primary School: 362. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Meadow Park Academy and St Michael's Primary School rank in South East?
Meadow Park Academy is 2372nd of 2,471 and St Michael's Primary School is 2207th of 2,471 among primary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).