Burford CofE Primary School vs St Michael Abbey School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in West Midlands, England, 3.6 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Burford CofE Primary School
Tenbury Wells · Academy primary · Ages 5–11
141 students
St Michael Abbey School
Tenbury Wells · Independent secondary · Ages 13–19
6 students
| Measure | Burford CofE Primary School Tenbury Wells, West Midlands | St Michael Abbey School Tenbury Wells, West Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 44 Lower 50% | – Not rated |
| Region rank | #944 of 1,690 | – |
| National rank | #9292 of 15,697 | – |
| Sector | Academy | Independent |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 5–11 | Ages 13–19 |
| Students | 141 | 6 |
| Pupils on roll | 141 | 6 |
| Free school meals | 19.9% | – |
| Capacity filled | 97.2% | 3% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 53% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 12% | – |
| 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 | Tenbury Wells | Tenbury Wells |
| region | West Midlands | West Midlands |
| Website | www.burfordceprimary.co.uk/ | sma-school.com/ |
The verdict
- •Burford CofE Primary School is the larger school with 141 students compared with 6.
- •Burford CofE Primary School is a academy school while St Michael Abbey School is a independent 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 Burford CofE Primary School better than St Michael Abbey School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (England). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Burford CofE Primary School and St Michael Abbey School?
About 3.6 km in a straight line, between Tenbury Wells and Tenbury Wells in West Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Burford CofE Primary School: 141. St Michael Abbey School: 6. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Burford CofE Primary School and St Michael Abbey School rank in West Midlands?
Burford CofE Primary School is 944th of 1,690 and St Michael Abbey School is unranked among primary schools in West Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).