St Michael's Church of England Combined School vs The Cottesloe School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South East, England, 4.9 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
St Michael's Church of England Combined School
Leighton Buzzard · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
203 students
The Cottesloe School
Aylesbury · Local authority secondary · Ages 11–18
1,190 students
| Measure | St Michael's Church of England Combined School Leighton Buzzard, South East | The Cottesloe School Aylesbury, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 31 Lower 50% | 55 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #1989 of 2,471 | #315 of 679 |
| National rank | #12081 of 15,697 | #1743 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 11–18 |
| Students | 203 | 1,190 |
| Pupils on roll | 203 | 1,190 |
| Free school meals | 11.8% | 17.2% |
| Capacity filled | 93.1% | 107.7% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 33% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 6% | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 45.4 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 44.1% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 67.6% |
| EBacc average points | – | 4.03 |
| A level points per entry | – | 29.9 |
| town | Leighton Buzzard | Aylesbury |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | www.st-michaels.bucks.sch.uk | www.cottesloe.bucks.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •The Cottesloe School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (54.5 vs 30.7).
- •The Cottesloe School is the larger school with 1,190 students compared with 203.
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 Church of England Combined School better than The Cottesloe School?
On the Success Index (England), The Cottesloe School ranks higher (54.5 vs 30.7 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 Church of England Combined School and The Cottesloe School?
About 4.9 km in a straight line, between Leighton Buzzard and Aylesbury in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
St Michael's Church of England Combined School: 203. The Cottesloe School: 1,190. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do St Michael's Church of England Combined School and The Cottesloe School rank in South East?
St Michael's Church of England Combined School is 1989th of 2,471 and The Cottesloe School is 315th of 679 among primary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).