St Michael's School vs St Thomas' Church of England Infant School, Woolton Hill
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South East, England, 3.7 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
St Michael's School
Newbury · Independent all-through · Ages 5–18
72 students
St Thomas' Church of England Infant School, Woolton Hill
Newbury · Local authority primary · Ages 3–7
85 students
| Measure | St Michael's School Newbury, South East | St Thomas' Church of England Infant School, Woolton Hill Newbury, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | – Not rated | 90 Top 10% |
| Region rank | – | #177 of 2,471 |
| National rank | – | #809 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Independent | Local authority |
| Type | All-through | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 5–18 | Ages 3–7 |
| Students | 72 | 85 |
| Pupils on roll | 72 | 85 |
| Free school meals | – | 7.1% |
| Capacity filled | 55.4% | 75.9% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| 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 | Newbury | Newbury |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | – | www.stthomasinfant.co.uk |
The verdict
- •St Thomas' Church of England Infant School, Woolton Hill is the larger school with 85 students compared with 72.
- •St Michael's School is a independent school while St Thomas' Church of England Infant School, Woolton Hill is a local authority 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.
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Frequently asked questions
Is St Michael's School better than St Thomas' Church of England Infant School, Woolton Hill?
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 School and St Thomas' Church of England Infant School, Woolton Hill?
About 3.7 km in a straight line, between Newbury and Newbury in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
St Michael's School: 72. St Thomas' Church of England Infant School, Woolton Hill: 85. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do St Michael's School and St Thomas' Church of England Infant School, Woolton Hill rank in South East?
St Michael's School is unranked and St Thomas' Church of England Infant School, Woolton Hill is 177th of 2,471 among all-through schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).