St Michael's Catholic School vs The Chalfonts Independent Grammar School
A head-to-head comparison of two all-through schools in South East, England, 1.3 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
St Michael's Catholic School
High Wycombe · Academy all-through · Ages 3–19
2,414 students
The Chalfonts Independent Grammar School
High Wycombe · Independent all-through · Ages 3–18
154 students
| Measure | St Michael's Catholic School High Wycombe, South East | The Chalfonts Independent Grammar School High Wycombe, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 63 Top 50% | – Not rated |
| Region rank | #260 of 679 | – |
| National rank | #1357 of 4,090 | – |
| Sector | Academy | Independent |
| Type | All-through | All-through |
| Year range | Ages 3–19 | Ages 3–18 |
| Students | 2,414 | 154 |
| Pupils on roll | 2,414 | 154 |
| Free school meals | 20.3% | – |
| Capacity filled | 108.7% | 40.5% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 68% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 13% | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 49.1 | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 46.4% | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 67.8% | – |
| EBacc average points | 4.24 | – |
| A level points per entry | 19.7 | – |
| town | High Wycombe | High Wycombe |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | www.stmichaels.bucks.sch.uk | www.thechalfontsgrammar.co.uk |
The verdict
- •St Michael's Catholic School is the larger school with 2,414 students compared with 154.
- •St Michael's Catholic School is a academy school while The Chalfonts Independent Grammar School is a independent 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.
Free academic assessment
Torn between two schools? Start with your child.
Whichever you choose, a free Success Tutoring assessment shows exactly where your child is in English and Maths and how to get ahead before the next school year.
- Personalised learning plan mapped to the Australian Curriculum
- English & Maths from Kindergarten to Year 12
- Flexible memberships, no lock-in contracts
- Centres across NSW, VIC, QLD, WA, SA and ACT
Frequently asked questions
Is St Michael's Catholic School better than The Chalfonts Independent Grammar 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 St Michael's Catholic School and The Chalfonts Independent Grammar School?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between High Wycombe and High Wycombe in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
St Michael's Catholic School: 2,414. The Chalfonts Independent Grammar School: 154. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do St Michael's Catholic School and The Chalfonts Independent Grammar School rank in South East?
St Michael's Catholic School is 260th of 679 and The Chalfonts Independent Grammar School is unranked among all-through schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).