Roselands Primary School vs St Michael's Church of England Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South West, England, 1.5 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Roselands Primary School
Paignton · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
315 students
St Michael's Church of England Academy
Paignton · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
101 students
| Measure | Roselands Primary School Paignton, South West | St Michael's Church of England Academy Paignton, South West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 36 Lower 50% | 45 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1202 of 1,695 | #981 of 1,695 |
| National rank | #11045 of 15,697 | #9060 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 2–11 |
| Students | 315 | 101 |
| Pupils on roll | 315 | 101 |
| Free school meals | 18.4% | 22.8% |
| Capacity filled | 100% | 56.1% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 57% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 3% | – |
| 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 | roselandsprimary.org.uk | stmichaels-lap.co.uk/ |
The verdict
- •St Michael's Church of England Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (45.1 vs 36.0).
- •Roselands Primary School is the larger school with 315 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 Roselands Primary School 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 36.0 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 Roselands Primary School and St Michael's Church of England Academy?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Paignton and Paignton in South West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Roselands Primary School: 315. St Michael's Church of England Academy: 101. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Roselands Primary School and St Michael's Church of England Academy rank in South West?
Roselands Primary School is 1202nd 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).