Oldway Primary School vs St Michael's Church of England Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South West, England, 123 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 Primary School
Bournemouth · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
599 students
| Measure | Oldway Primary School Paignton, South West | St Michael's Church of England Primary School Bournemouth, South West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 60 Top 50% | 67 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #612 of 1,695 | #465 of 1,695 |
| National rank | #5783 of 15,697 | #4560 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 2–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 598 | 599 |
| Pupils on roll | 598 | 599 |
| Free school meals | 16.3% | 15.2% |
| Capacity filled | 94.9% | 95.1% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 66% | 67% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 11% | 16% |
| 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 | Bournemouth |
| region | South West | South West |
| Website | www.oldwayschool.co.uk/ | www.stmichaelsprimary.bournemouth.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •St Michael's Church of England Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (66.6 vs 60.3).
- •St Michael's Church of England Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (67% vs 66%).
- •St Michael's Church of England Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (16% vs 11%).
- •St Michael's Church of England Primary School is the larger school with 599 students compared with 598.
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 Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), St Michael's Church of England Primary School ranks higher (66.6 vs 60.3 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 Primary School?
About 123 km in a straight line, between Paignton and Bournemouth in South West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Oldway Primary School: 598. St Michael's Church of England Primary School: 599. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Oldway Primary School and St Michael's Church of England Primary School rank in South West?
Oldway Primary School is 612th of 1,695 and St Michael's Church of England Primary School is 465th of 1,695 among primary schools in South West on the 2025 Success Index (England).