Race Leys Infant School vs St Michael's Church of England Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in West Midlands, England, 1.0 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Race Leys Infant School
Bedworth · Local authority primary · Ages 4–7
148 students
St Michael's Church of England Academy
Bedworth · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
406 students
| Measure | Race Leys Infant School Bedworth, West Midlands | St Michael's Church of England Academy Bedworth, West Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 16 Lower 50% | 30 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1541 of 1,690 | #1282 of 1,690 |
| National rank | #14620 of 15,697 | #12191 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–7 | Ages 2–11 |
| Students | 148 | 406 |
| Pupils on roll | 148 | 406 |
| Free school meals | 42.6% | 43.8% |
| Capacity filled | 82.2% | 96.7% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 58% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 4% |
| 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 | Bedworth | Bedworth |
| region | West Midlands | West Midlands |
| Website | www.raceleysinfant.com | www.stmichaels.covmat.org/ |
The verdict
- •St Michael's Church of England Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (30.1 vs 15.6).
- •St Michael's Church of England Academy is the larger school with 406 students compared with 148.
- •Race Leys Infant School is a local authority school while St Michael's Church of England Academy is a academy 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 Race Leys Infant School better than St Michael's Church of England Academy?
On the Success Index (England), St Michael's Church of England Academy ranks higher (30.1 vs 15.6 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 Race Leys Infant School and St Michael's Church of England Academy?
About 1.0 km in a straight line, between Bedworth and Bedworth in West Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Race Leys Infant School: 148. St Michael's Church of England Academy: 406. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Race Leys Infant School and St Michael's Church of England Academy rank in West Midlands?
Race Leys Infant School is 1541st of 1,690 and St Michael's Church of England Academy is 1282nd of 1,690 among primary schools in West Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).