St Mary the Virgin Church of England Primary School vs St Michael's Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South East, England, 1.9 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
St Mary the Virgin Church of England Primary School
Hartfield · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
81 students
St Michael's Primary School
Hartfield · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
74 students
| Measure | St Mary the Virgin Church of England Primary School Hartfield, South East | St Michael's Primary School Hartfield, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 26 Lower 50% | 57 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #2142 of 2,471 | #1144 of 2,471 |
| National rank | #13075 of 15,697 | #6444 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 81 | 74 |
| Pupils on roll | 81 | 74 |
| Free school meals | 16% | 5.4% |
| Capacity filled | 77.1% | 70.5% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 50% | 71% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 0% | 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 | Hartfield | Hartfield |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | pioneerfederation.co.uk/stmarys/ | www.st-michaels.e-sussex.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •St Michael's Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (57.1 vs 25.6).
- •St Michael's Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (71% vs 50%).
- •St Mary the Virgin Church of England Primary School is the larger school with 81 students compared with 74.
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 Mary the Virgin Church of England Primary School better than St Michael's Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), St Michael's Primary School ranks higher (57.1 vs 25.6 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 Mary the Virgin Church of England Primary School and St Michael's Primary School?
About 1.9 km in a straight line, between Hartfield and Hartfield in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
St Mary the Virgin Church of England Primary School: 81. St Michael's Primary School: 74. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do St Mary the Virgin Church of England Primary School and St Michael's Primary School rank in South East?
St Mary the Virgin Church of England Primary School is 2142nd of 2,471 and St Michael's Primary School is 1144th of 2,471 among primary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).