Penkridge Middle School vs St Michael's CofE (A) First School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in West Midlands, England, 725 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Penkridge Middle School
Stafford · Academy secondary · Ages 9–13
509 students
St Michael's CofE (A) First School
Stafford · Local authority primary · Ages 3–9
148 students
| Measure | Penkridge Middle School Stafford, West Midlands | St Michael's CofE (A) First School Stafford, West Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 40 Lower 50% | 81 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #253 of 493 | #174 of 1,690 |
| National rank | #2449 of 4,090 | #2052 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 9–13 | Ages 3–9 |
| Students | 509 | 148 |
| Pupils on roll | 509 | 148 |
| Free school meals | 15.3% | 10.1% |
| Capacity filled | 101.8% | 98.7% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 57% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 2% | – |
| 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 | Stafford | Stafford |
| region | West Midlands | West Midlands |
| Website | www.penkridge.staffs.sch.uk/ | www.stmichaelspenkridgeschool.co.uk/ |
The verdict
- •St Michael's CofE (A) First School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (80.7 vs 40.3).
- •Penkridge Middle School is the larger school with 509 students compared with 148.
- •Penkridge Middle School is a academy school while St Michael's CofE (A) First School is a local authority 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 Penkridge Middle School better than St Michael's CofE (A) First School?
On the Success Index (England), St Michael's CofE (A) First School ranks higher (80.7 vs 40.3 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 Penkridge Middle School and St Michael's CofE (A) First School?
About 725 m in a straight line, between Stafford and Stafford in West Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Penkridge Middle School: 509. St Michael's CofE (A) First School: 148. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Penkridge Middle School and St Michael's CofE (A) First School rank in West Midlands?
Penkridge Middle School is 253rd of 493 and St Michael's CofE (A) First School is 174th of 1,690 among secondary schools in West Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).