Potley Hill Primary School vs St Michael's Church of England Primary School, Sandhurst
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South East, England, 1.7 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Potley Hill Primary School
Yateley · Local authority primary · Ages 5–11
195 students
St Michael's Church of England Primary School, Sandhurst
Sandhurst · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
199 students
| Measure | Potley Hill Primary School Yateley, South East | St Michael's Church of England Primary School, Sandhurst Sandhurst, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 59 Top 50% | 95 Top 5% |
| Region rank | #1057 of 2,471 | #73 of 2,471 |
| National rank | #5965 of 15,697 | #304 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 5–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 195 | 199 |
| Pupils on roll | 195 | 199 |
| Free school meals | 16.4% | 6% |
| Capacity filled | 92.9% | 91.3% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 68% | 90% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 8% | 21% |
| 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 | Yateley | Sandhurst |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | www.potleyhill.hants.sch.uk | www.st-michaels-school.org/ |
The verdict
- •St Michael's Church of England Primary School, Sandhurst scores higher on the Success Index (England) (95.3 vs 59.4).
- •St Michael's Church of England Primary School, Sandhurst does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (90% vs 68%).
- •St Michael's Church of England Primary School, Sandhurst does better on ks2: higher standard (21% vs 8%).
- •St Michael's Church of England Primary School, Sandhurst is the larger school with 199 students compared with 195.
- •Potley Hill Primary School is a local authority school while St Michael's Church of England Primary School, Sandhurst 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 Potley Hill Primary School better than St Michael's Church of England Primary School, Sandhurst?
On the Success Index (England), St Michael's Church of England Primary School, Sandhurst ranks higher (95.3 vs 59.4 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 Potley Hill Primary School and St Michael's Church of England Primary School, Sandhurst?
About 1.7 km in a straight line, between Yateley and Sandhurst in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Potley Hill Primary School: 195. St Michael's Church of England Primary School, Sandhurst: 199. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Potley Hill Primary School and St Michael's Church of England Primary School, Sandhurst rank in South East?
Potley Hill Primary School is 1057th of 2,471 and St Michael's Church of England Primary School, Sandhurst is 73rd of 2,471 among primary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).