Michael Drayton Junior School vs St Benedict's Catholic Primary Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in West Midlands, England, 3.3 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Michael Drayton Junior School
Nuneaton · Academy primary · Ages 7–11
578 students
St Benedict's Catholic Primary Academy
Atherstone · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
187 students
| Measure | Michael Drayton Junior School Nuneaton, West Midlands | St Benedict's Catholic Primary Academy Atherstone, West Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 26 Lower 50% | 64 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #1366 of 1,690 | #482 of 1,690 |
| National rank | #12927 of 15,697 | #5061 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 7–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 578 | 187 |
| Pupils on roll | 578 | 187 |
| Free school meals | 33.6% | 32.6% |
| Capacity filled | 90.3% | 89% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 74% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 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 | Nuneaton | Atherstone |
| region | West Midlands | West Midlands |
| Website | www.michaeldraytonjunior.co.uk/ | www.stbenedictsonline.co.uk/ |
The verdict
- •St Benedict's Catholic Primary Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (63.9 vs 26.4).
- •Michael Drayton Junior School is the larger school with 578 students compared with 187.
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 Michael Drayton Junior School better than St Benedict's Catholic Primary Academy?
On the Success Index (England), St Benedict's Catholic Primary Academy ranks higher (63.9 vs 26.4 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 Michael Drayton Junior School and St Benedict's Catholic Primary Academy?
About 3.3 km in a straight line, between Nuneaton and Atherstone in West Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Michael Drayton Junior School: 578. St Benedict's Catholic Primary Academy: 187. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Michael Drayton Junior School and St Benedict's Catholic Primary Academy rank in West Midlands?
Michael Drayton Junior School is 1366th of 1,690 and St Benedict's Catholic Primary Academy is 482nd of 1,690 among primary schools in West Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).