Birchfield Community Primary School vs St. Michael's Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South West, England, 958 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Birchfield Community Primary School
Yeovil · Local authority primary · Ages 2–11
409 students
St. Michael's Academy
Yeovil · Academy primary · Ages 7–11
264 students
| Measure | Birchfield Community Primary School Yeovil, South West | St. Michael's Academy Yeovil, South West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 32 Lower 50% | 62 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #1295 of 1,695 | #561 of 1,695 |
| National rank | #11754 of 15,697 | #5387 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 2–11 | Ages 7–11 |
| Students | 409 | 264 |
| Pupils on roll | 409 | 264 |
| Free school meals | 27.9% | 32.6% |
| Capacity filled | 97.4% | 110% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 59% | 75% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 2% | 9% |
| 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 | Yeovil | Yeovil |
| region | South West | South West |
| Website | www.birchfieldprimaryschool.co.uk | www.stmichaelsacademy.co.uk |
The verdict
- •St. Michael's Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (62.2 vs 32.4).
- •St. Michael's Academy does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (75% vs 59%).
- •St. Michael's Academy does better on ks2: higher standard (9% vs 2%).
- •Birchfield Community Primary School is the larger school with 409 students compared with 264.
- •Birchfield Community Primary School is a local authority school while St. Michael's Academy is a academy 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 Birchfield Community Primary School better than St. Michael's Academy?
On the Success Index (England), St. Michael's Academy ranks higher (62.2 vs 32.4 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 Birchfield Community Primary School and St. Michael's Academy?
About 958 m in a straight line, between Yeovil and Yeovil in South West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Birchfield Community Primary School: 409. St. Michael's Academy: 264. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Birchfield Community Primary School and St. Michael's Academy rank in South West?
Birchfield Community Primary School is 1295th of 1,695 and St. Michael's Academy is 561st of 1,695 among primary schools in South West on the 2025 Success Index (England).