Primrose Lane Primary School vs St. Michael's Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South West, England, 1.7 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Primrose Lane Primary School
Yeovil · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
252 students
St. Michael's Academy
Yeovil · Academy primary · Ages 7–11
264 students
| Measure | Primrose Lane Primary School Yeovil, South West | St. Michael's Academy Yeovil, South West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 70 Top 25% | 62 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #391 of 1,695 | #561 of 1,695 |
| National rank | #3904 of 15,697 | #5387 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 2–11 | Ages 7–11 |
| Students | 252 | 264 |
| Pupils on roll | 252 | 264 |
| Free school meals | 12.5% | 32.6% |
| Capacity filled | 120% | 110% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 69% | 75% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 14% | 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.primroselaneprimary.co.uk | www.stmichaelsacademy.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Primrose Lane Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (70.1 vs 62.2).
- •St. Michael's Academy does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (75% vs 69%).
- •Primrose Lane Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (14% vs 9%).
- •St. Michael's Academy is the larger school with 264 students compared with 252.
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 Primrose Lane Primary School better than St. Michael's Academy?
On the Success Index (England), Primrose Lane Primary School ranks higher (70.1 vs 62.2 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 Primrose Lane Primary School and St. Michael's Academy?
About 1.7 km in a straight line, between Yeovil and Yeovil in South West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Primrose Lane Primary School: 252. St. Michael's Academy: 264. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Primrose Lane Primary School and St. Michael's Academy rank in South West?
Primrose Lane Primary School is 391st 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).