St Michael's School vs Woolton Hill Junior School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South East, England, 3.4 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
Woolton Hill Junior School
Newbury · Local authority primary · Ages 7–11
129 students
| Measure | St Michael's School Newbury, South East | Woolton Hill Junior School Newbury, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | – Not rated | 62 Top 50% |
| Region rank | – | #961 of 2,471 |
| National rank | – | #5370 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Independent | Local authority |
| Type | All-through | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 5–18 | Ages 7–11 |
| Students | 72 | 129 |
| Pupils on roll | 72 | 129 |
| Free school meals | – | 14.7% |
| Capacity filled | 55.4% | 107.5% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 76% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 3% |
| 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.wooltonhilljunior.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Woolton Hill Junior School is the larger school with 129 students compared with 72.
- •St Michael's School is a independent school while Woolton Hill Junior School 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 Woolton Hill Junior School?
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 Woolton Hill Junior School?
About 3.4 km in a straight line, between Newbury and Newbury in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
St Michael's School: 72. Woolton Hill Junior School: 129. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do St Michael's School and Woolton Hill Junior School rank in South East?
St Michael's School is unranked and Woolton Hill Junior School is 961st of 2,471 among all-through schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).