Oldway Primary School vs St Michael's Church of England Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South West, England, 1.1 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Oldway Primary School
Paignton · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
598 students
St Michael's Church of England Academy
Paignton · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
101 students
| Measure | Oldway Primary School Paignton, South West | St Michael's Church of England Academy Paignton, South West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 60 Top 50% | 45 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #612 of 1,695 | #981 of 1,695 |
| National rank | #5783 of 15,697 | #9060 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 2–11 | Ages 2–11 |
| Students | 598 | 101 |
| Pupils on roll | 598 | 101 |
| Free school meals | 16.3% | 22.8% |
| Capacity filled | 94.9% | 56.1% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 66% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 11% | – |
| 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 | Paignton | Paignton |
| region | South West | South West |
| Website | www.oldwayschool.co.uk/ | stmichaels-lap.co.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Oldway Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (60.3 vs 45.1).
- •Oldway Primary School is the larger school with 598 students compared with 101.
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 Oldway Primary School better than St Michael's Church of England Academy?
On the Success Index (England), Oldway Primary School ranks higher (60.3 vs 45.1 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 Oldway Primary School and St Michael's Church of England Academy?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Paignton and Paignton in South West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Oldway Primary School: 598. St Michael's Church of England Academy: 101. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Oldway Primary School and St Michael's Church of England Academy rank in South West?
Oldway Primary School is 612th of 1,695 and St Michael's Church of England Academy is 981st of 1,695 among primary schools in South West on the 2025 Success Index (England).