St Michael's Church of England Primary School vs St Michael's Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South East, England, 45 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
St Michael's Church of England Primary School
Playden Rye · Local authority primary · Ages 5–11
75 students
St Michael's Primary School
Hartfield · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
74 students
| Measure | St Michael's Church of England Primary School Playden Rye, South East | St Michael's Primary School Hartfield, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 11 Lower 50% | 57 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #2416 of 2,471 | #1144 of 2,471 |
| National rank | #15152 of 15,697 | #6444 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 5–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 75 | 74 |
| Pupils on roll | 75 | 74 |
| Free school meals | 26.7% | 5.4% |
| Capacity filled | 71.4% | 70.5% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 0% | 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 | Playden Rye | Hartfield |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | www.playdenschool.com | www.st-michaels.e-sussex.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •St Michael's Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (57.1 vs 11.0).
- •St Michael's Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (71% vs 0%).
- •St Michael's Church of England Primary School is the larger school with 75 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 Michael's 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 11.0 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 Primary School and St Michael's Primary School?
About 45 km in a straight line, between Playden Rye and Hartfield in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
St Michael's Church of England Primary School: 75. St Michael's Primary School: 74. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do St Michael's Church of England Primary School and St Michael's Primary School rank in South East?
St Michael's Church of England Primary School is 2416th 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).