Paignton Academy vs St Michael's Church of England Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South West, England, 1.1 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Paignton Academy
Paignton · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
1,568 students
St Michael's Church of England Academy
Paignton · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
101 students
| Measure | Paignton Academy Paignton, South West | St Michael's Church of England Academy Paignton, South West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 23 Lower 50% | 45 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #336 of 402 | #981 of 1,695 |
| National rank | #3341 of 4,090 | #9060 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 11–16 | Ages 2–11 |
| Students | 1,568 | 101 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,568 | 101 |
| Free school meals | 34.1% | 22.8% |
| Capacity filled | 98.6% | 56.1% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 36.9 | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 24.6% | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 41.3% | – |
| EBacc average points | 2.99 | – |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Paignton | Paignton |
| region | South West | South West |
| Website | www.paigntonacademy.org | stmichaels-lap.co.uk/ |
The verdict
- •St Michael's Church of England Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (45.1 vs 22.8).
- •Paignton Academy is the larger school with 1,568 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 Paignton Academy better than St Michael's Church of England Academy?
On the Success Index (England), St Michael's Church of England Academy ranks higher (45.1 vs 22.8 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 Paignton Academy 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?
Paignton Academy: 1,568. St Michael's Church of England Academy: 101. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Paignton Academy and St Michael's Church of England Academy rank in South West?
Paignton Academy is 336th of 402 and St Michael's Church of England Academy is 981st of 1,695 among secondary schools in South West on the 2025 Success Index (England).