Ongar Place Primary School vs St Michael's Church of England Combined School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South East, England, 65 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Ongar Place Primary School
Addlestone · 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 | Ongar Place Primary School Addlestone, South East | St Michael's Church of England Combined School Leighton Buzzard, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 33 Lower 50% | 31 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1943 of 2,471 | #1989 of 2,471 |
| National rank | #11702 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 | 31.5% | 11.8% |
| Capacity filled | 96.7% | 93.1% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 59% | 33% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 3% | 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 | Addlestone | Leighton Buzzard |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | www.ongar-place.surrey.sch.uk | www.st-michaels.bucks.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •Ongar Place Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (32.7 vs 30.7).
- •Ongar Place Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (59% vs 33%).
- •St Michael's Church of England Combined School does better on ks2: higher standard (6% vs 3%).
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 Ongar Place Primary School better than St Michael's Church of England Combined School?
On the Success Index (England), Ongar Place Primary School ranks higher (32.7 vs 30.7 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 Ongar Place Primary School and St Michael's Church of England Combined School?
About 65 km in a straight line, between Addlestone and Leighton Buzzard in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Ongar Place Primary School: 203. St Michael's Church of England Combined School: 203. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Ongar Place Primary School and St Michael's Church of England Combined School rank in South East?
Ongar Place Primary School is 1943rd 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).