Reckleford Infant School and Nursery vs St. Michael's Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South West, England, 433 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Reckleford Infant School and Nursery
Yeovil · Local authority primary · Ages 2–7
128 students
St. Michael's Academy
Yeovil · Academy primary · Ages 7–11
264 students
| Measure | Reckleford Infant School and Nursery Yeovil, South West | St. Michael's Academy Yeovil, South West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 86 Top 10% | 62 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #126 of 1,695 | #561 of 1,695 |
| National rank | #1332 of 15,697 | #5387 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 2–7 | Ages 7–11 |
| Students | 128 | 264 |
| Pupils on roll | 128 | 264 |
| Free school meals | 8.6% | 32.6% |
| Capacity filled | 87.7% | 110% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 75% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 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 | reckleford.somerset.sch.uk/ | www.stmichaelsacademy.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Reckleford Infant School and Nursery scores higher on the Success Index (England) (85.7 vs 62.2).
- •St. Michael's Academy is the larger school with 264 students compared with 128.
- •Reckleford Infant School and Nursery 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 Reckleford Infant School and Nursery better than St. Michael's Academy?
On the Success Index (England), Reckleford Infant School and Nursery ranks higher (85.7 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 Reckleford Infant School and Nursery and St. Michael's Academy?
About 433 m in a straight line, between Yeovil and Yeovil in South West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Reckleford Infant School and Nursery: 128. St. Michael's Academy: 264. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Reckleford Infant School and Nursery and St. Michael's Academy rank in South West?
Reckleford Infant School and Nursery is 126th 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).