St Michael's Church of England Primary School vs St Thomas' Church of England Aided Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South East, England, 5.7 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 Thomas' Church of England Aided Primary School
Winchelsea · Local authority primary · Ages 5–11
148 students
| Measure | St Michael's Church of England Primary School Playden Rye, South East | St Thomas' Church of England Aided Primary School Winchelsea, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 11 Lower 50% | 83 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #2416 of 2,471 | #350 of 2,471 |
| National rank | #15152 of 15,697 | #1741 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 5–11 | Ages 5–11 |
| Students | 75 | 148 |
| Pupils on roll | 75 | 148 |
| Free school meals | 26.7% | 14.9% |
| Capacity filled | 71.4% | 98.7% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 0% | 78% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 0% | 22% |
| 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 | Winchelsea |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | www.playdenschool.com | www.st-thomas-winchelsea.e-sussex.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •St Thomas' Church of England Aided Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (82.9 vs 11.0).
- •St Thomas' Church of England Aided Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (78% vs 0%).
- •St Thomas' Church of England Aided Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (22% vs 0%).
- •St Thomas' Church of England Aided Primary School is the larger school with 148 students compared with 75.
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 Thomas' Church of England Aided Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), St Thomas' Church of England Aided Primary School ranks higher (82.9 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 Thomas' Church of England Aided Primary School?
About 5.7 km in a straight line, between Playden Rye and Winchelsea in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
St Michael's Church of England Primary School: 75. St Thomas' Church of England Aided Primary School: 148. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do St Michael's Church of England Primary School and St Thomas' Church of England Aided Primary School rank in South East?
St Michael's Church of England Primary School is 2416th of 2,471 and St Thomas' Church of England Aided Primary School is 350th of 2,471 among primary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).