Rye College vs St Michael's Church of England Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South East, England, 1.9 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Rye College
Rye · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
645 students
St Michael's Church of England Primary School
Playden Rye · Local authority primary · Ages 5–11
75 students
| Measure | Rye College Rye, South East | St Michael's Church of England Primary School Playden Rye, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 25 Lower 50% | 11 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #507 of 679 | #2416 of 2,471 |
| National rank | #3187 of 4,090 | #15152 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 11–16 | Ages 5–11 |
| Students | 645 | 75 |
| Pupils on roll | 645 | 75 |
| Free school meals | 37.1% | 26.7% |
| Capacity filled | 86% | 71.4% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 0% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 0% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 36.8 | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 35% | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 52.4% | – |
| EBacc average points | 3.13 | – |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Rye | Playden Rye |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | www.ryecollege.co.uk | www.playdenschool.com |
The verdict
- •Rye College scores higher on the Success Index (England) (25.1 vs 11.0).
- •Rye College is the larger school with 645 students compared with 75.
- •Rye College is a academy school while St Michael's Church of England 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 Rye College better than St Michael's Church of England Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Rye College ranks higher (25.1 vs 11.0 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 Rye College and St Michael's Church of England Primary School?
About 1.9 km in a straight line, between Rye and Playden Rye in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Rye College: 645. St Michael's Church of England Primary School: 75. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Rye College and St Michael's Church of England Primary School rank in South East?
Rye College is 507th of 679 and St Michael's Church of England Primary School is 2416th of 2,471 among secondary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).