St Francis Catholic Academy vs St Michael's Church of England Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in West Midlands, England, 671 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
St Francis Catholic Academy
Bedworth · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
209 students
St Michael's Church of England Academy
Bedworth · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
406 students
| Measure | St Francis Catholic Academy Bedworth, West Midlands | St Michael's Church of England Academy Bedworth, West Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 65 Top 50% | 30 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #455 of 1,690 | #1282 of 1,690 |
| National rank | #4806 of 15,697 | #12191 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 2–11 |
| Students | 209 | 406 |
| Pupils on roll | 209 | 406 |
| Free school meals | 19.6% | 43.8% |
| Capacity filled | 99.5% | 96.7% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 72% | 58% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 10% | 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.stfranciscatholicprimary.co.uk | www.stmichaels.covmat.org/ |
The verdict
- •St Francis Catholic Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (65.3 vs 30.1).
- •St Francis Catholic Academy does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (72% vs 58%).
- •St Francis Catholic Academy does better on ks2: higher standard (10% vs 4%).
- •St Michael's Church of England Academy is the larger school with 406 students compared with 209.
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 St Francis Catholic Academy better than St Michael's Church of England Academy?
On the Success Index (England), St Francis Catholic Academy ranks higher (65.3 vs 30.1 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 St Francis Catholic Academy and St Michael's Church of England Academy?
About 671 m in a straight line, between Bedworth and Bedworth in West Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
St Francis Catholic Academy: 209. St Michael's Church of England Academy: 406. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do St Francis Catholic Academy and St Michael's Church of England Academy rank in West Midlands?
St Francis Catholic Academy is 455th 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).