St James Senior Boys' School vs St Michael Catholic Primary School & Nursery
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South East, England, 1.1 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
St James Senior Boys' School
Ashford · Independent secondary · Ages 11–18
244 students
St Michael Catholic Primary School & Nursery
Ashford · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
482 students
| Measure | St James Senior Boys' School Ashford, South East | St Michael Catholic Primary School & Nursery Ashford, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 85 Top 25% | 91 Top 5% |
| Region rank | #118 of 679 | #161 of 2,471 |
| National rank | #426 of 4,090 | #710 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Independent | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 11–18 | Ages 2–11 |
| Students | 244 | 482 |
| Pupils on roll | 244 | 482 |
| Free school meals | – | 11.6% |
| Capacity filled | 62.6% | 99.6% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 87% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 22% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 58.0 | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 71.2% | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 92.4% | – |
| EBacc average points | 4.27 | – |
| A level points per entry | 36.3 | – |
| town | Ashford | Ashford |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | www.stjamesschools.co.uk/seniorboys | www.st-michaels.surrey.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •St Michael Catholic Primary School & Nursery scores higher on the Success Index (England) (90.8 vs 85.4).
- •St Michael Catholic Primary School & Nursery is the larger school with 482 students compared with 244.
- •St James Senior Boys' School is a independent school while St Michael Catholic Primary School & Nursery is a academy school, so fees and admission rules differ.
- •St James Senior Boys' School is boys and St Michael Catholic Primary School & Nursery is co-educational.
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 St James Senior Boys' School better than St Michael Catholic Primary School & Nursery?
On the Success Index (England), St Michael Catholic Primary School & Nursery ranks higher (90.8 vs 85.4 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 St James Senior Boys' School and St Michael Catholic Primary School & Nursery?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Ashford and Ashford in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
St James Senior Boys' School: 244. St Michael Catholic Primary School & Nursery: 482. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do St James Senior Boys' School and St Michael Catholic Primary School & Nursery rank in South East?
St James Senior Boys' School is 118th of 679 and St Michael Catholic Primary School & Nursery is 161st of 2,471 among secondary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).