Rye Community Primary School vs St Michael's Church of England Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South East, England, 2.0 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Rye Community Primary School
Rye · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
202 students
St Michael's Church of England Primary School
Playden Rye · Local authority primary · Ages 5–11
75 students
| Measure | Rye Community Primary School Rye, South East | St Michael's Church of England Primary School Playden Rye, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 12 Lower 50% | 11 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #2407 of 2,471 | #2416 of 2,471 |
| National rank | #15069 of 15,697 | #15152 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 2–11 | Ages 5–11 |
| Students | 202 | 75 |
| Pupils on roll | 202 | 75 |
| Free school meals | 50.3% | 26.7% |
| Capacity filled | 48.1% | 71.4% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 32% | 0% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 3% | 0% |
| 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 | Rye | Playden Rye |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | www.ryeprimary.co.uk | www.playdenschool.com |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (England) scores (11.8 vs 11.0).
- •Rye Community Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (32% vs 0%).
- •Rye Community Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (3% vs 0%).
- •Rye Community Primary School is the larger school with 202 students compared with 75.
- •Rye Community Primary School 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 Community Primary School better than St Michael's Church of England Primary School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (England). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Rye Community Primary School and St Michael's Church of England Primary School?
About 2.0 km in a straight line, between Rye and Playden Rye in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Rye Community Primary School: 202. St Michael's Church of England Primary School: 75. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Rye Community Primary School and St Michael's Church of England Primary School rank in South East?
Rye Community Primary School is 2407th of 2,471 and St Michael's Church of England Primary School is 2416th of 2,471 among primary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).