Highfields Primary School vs St Michael's Church of England High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in West Midlands, England, 1.3 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Highfields Primary School
Rowley Regis · Local authority primary · Ages 5–11
403 students
St Michael's Church of England High School
Rowley Regis · Local authority secondary · Ages 11–16
1,213 students
| Measure | Highfields Primary School Rowley Regis, West Midlands | St Michael's Church of England High School Rowley Regis, West Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 25 Lower 50% | 51 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #1390 of 1,690 | #180 of 493 |
| National rank | #13165 of 15,697 | #1933 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 5–11 | Ages 11–16 |
| Students | 403 | 1,213 |
| Pupils on roll | 403 | 1,213 |
| Free school meals | 35.5% | 38.7% |
| Capacity filled | 96% | 101.1% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 58% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 0% | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 48.9 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 38.5% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 61.9% |
| EBacc average points | – | 4.06 |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Rowley Regis | Rowley Regis |
| region | West Midlands | West Midlands |
| Website | www.highfields.sandwell.sch.uk/ | www.st-michaels.sandwell.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •St Michael's Church of England High School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (50.8 vs 25.1).
- •St Michael's Church of England High School is the larger school with 1,213 students compared with 403.
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 Highfields Primary School better than St Michael's Church of England High School?
On the Success Index (England), St Michael's Church of England High School ranks higher (50.8 vs 25.1 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 Highfields Primary School and St Michael's Church of England High School?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Rowley Regis and Rowley Regis in West Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Highfields Primary School: 403. St Michael's Church of England High School: 1,213. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Highfields Primary School and St Michael's Church of England High School rank in West Midlands?
Highfields Primary School is 1390th of 1,690 and St Michael's Church of England High School is 180th of 493 among primary schools in West Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).