St Michael's Catholic School vs Wycombe Abbey
A head-to-head comparison of two all-through schools in South East, England, 752 m 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
Wycombe Abbey
High Wycombe · Independent all-through · Ages 10–19
647 students
| Measure | St Michael's Catholic School High Wycombe, South East | Wycombe Abbey High Wycombe, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 63 Top 50% | 21 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #260 of 679 | #557 of 679 |
| National rank | #1357 of 4,090 | #3461 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Independent |
| Type | All-through | All-through |
| Year range | Ages 3–19 | Ages 10–19 |
| Students | 2,414 | 647 |
| Pupils on roll | 2,414 | 647 |
| Free school meals | 20.3% | – |
| Capacity filled | 108.7% | 95.1% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 68% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 13% | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 49.1 | 13.8 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 46.4% | 0% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 67.8% | 0% |
| EBacc average points | 4.24 | 0.69 |
| A level points per entry | 19.7 | 50.9 |
| town | High Wycombe | High Wycombe |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | www.stmichaels.bucks.sch.uk | www.wycombeabbey.com |
The verdict
- •St Michael's Catholic School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (62.6 vs 21.1).
- •St Michael's Catholic School is the larger school with 2,414 students compared with 647.
- •St Michael's Catholic School is a academy school while Wycombe Abbey is a independent school, so fees and admission rules differ.
- •St Michael's Catholic School is co-educational and Wycombe Abbey is girls.
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 Michael's Catholic School better than Wycombe Abbey?
On the Success Index (England), St Michael's Catholic School ranks higher (62.6 vs 21.1 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 Michael's Catholic School and Wycombe Abbey?
About 752 m 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. Wycombe Abbey: 647. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do St Michael's Catholic School and Wycombe Abbey rank in South East?
St Michael's Catholic School is 260th of 679 and Wycombe Abbey is 557th of 679 among all-through schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).