Five Spires Academy vs St Michael's CofE (C) Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in West Midlands, England, 158 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Five Spires Academy
Lichfield · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
220 students
St Michael's CofE (C) Primary School
Lichfield · Academy primary · Ages 5–11
398 students
| Measure | Five Spires Academy Lichfield, West Midlands | St Michael's CofE (C) Primary School Lichfield, West Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 70 Top 25% | 86 Top 10% |
| Region rank | #363 of 1,690 | #107 of 1,690 |
| National rank | #3864 of 15,697 | #1279 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 5–11 |
| Students | 220 | 398 |
| Pupils on roll | 220 | 398 |
| Free school meals | 12.6% | 5% |
| Capacity filled | 94% | 94.8% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 78% | 85% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 6% | 10% |
| 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 | Lichfield | Lichfield |
| region | West Midlands | West Midlands |
| Website | www.fivespiresacademy.co.uk | www.st-michaels-lichfield.staffs.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •St Michael's CofE (C) Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (86.1 vs 70.3).
- •St Michael's CofE (C) Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (85% vs 78%).
- •St Michael's CofE (C) Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (10% vs 6%).
- •St Michael's CofE (C) Primary School is the larger school with 398 students compared with 220.
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 Five Spires Academy better than St Michael's CofE (C) Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), St Michael's CofE (C) Primary School ranks higher (86.1 vs 70.3 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 Five Spires Academy and St Michael's CofE (C) Primary School?
About 158 m in a straight line, between Lichfield and Lichfield in West Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Five Spires Academy: 220. St Michael's CofE (C) Primary School: 398. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Five Spires Academy and St Michael's CofE (C) Primary School rank in West Midlands?
Five Spires Academy is 363rd of 1,690 and St Michael's CofE (C) Primary School is 107th of 1,690 among primary schools in West Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).