St Michael's Church of England Primary School vs Woodwater Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South West, England, 143 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
St Michael's Church of England Primary School
Helston · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
330 students
Woodwater Academy
Exeter · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
329 students
| Measure | St Michael's Church of England Primary School Helston, South West | Woodwater Academy Exeter, South West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 32 Lower 50% | 53 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #1310 of 1,695 | #775 of 1,695 |
| National rank | #11896 of 15,697 | #7257 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 330 | 329 |
| Pupils on roll | 330 | 329 |
| Free school meals | 25.5% | 28.1% |
| Capacity filled | 78.6% | 86.6% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 53% | 65% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 5% | 11% |
| 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 | Helston | Exeter |
| region | South West | South West |
| Website | www.st-michaels.cornwall.sch.uk/ | www.woodwater.devon.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Woodwater Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (53.4 vs 31.7).
- •Woodwater Academy does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (65% vs 53%).
- •Woodwater Academy does better on ks2: higher standard (11% vs 5%).
- •St Michael's Church of England Primary School is the larger school with 330 students compared with 329.
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 St Michael's Church of England Primary School better than Woodwater Academy?
On the Success Index (England), Woodwater Academy ranks higher (53.4 vs 31.7 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 St Michael's Church of England Primary School and Woodwater Academy?
About 143 km in a straight line, between Helston and Exeter in South West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
St Michael's Church of England Primary School: 330. Woodwater Academy: 329. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do St Michael's Church of England Primary School and Woodwater Academy rank in South West?
St Michael's Church of England Primary School is 1310th of 1,695 and Woodwater Academy is 775th of 1,695 among primary schools in South West on the 2025 Success Index (England).