St Joseph's Catholic Primary School vs St Michael's CofE (C) Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in West Midlands, England, 112 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School
Lichfield · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
205 students
St Michael's CofE (C) Primary School
Lichfield · Academy primary · Ages 5–11
398 students
| Measure | St Joseph's Catholic Primary School Lichfield, West Midlands | St Michael's CofE (C) Primary School Lichfield, West Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 80 Top 25% | 86 Top 10% |
| Region rank | #193 of 1,690 | #107 of 1,690 |
| National rank | #2176 of 15,697 | #1279 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 5–11 |
| Students | 205 | 398 |
| Pupils on roll | 205 | 398 |
| Free school meals | 8.8% | 5% |
| Capacity filled | 97.6% | 94.8% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 79% | 85% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 10% | 10% |
| 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 | Lichfield | Lichfield |
| region | West Midlands | West Midlands |
| Website | www.stjosephslichfield.org.uk/ | www.st-michaels-lichfield.staffs.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •St Michael's CofE (C) Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (86.1 vs 79.9).
- •St Michael's CofE (C) Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (85% vs 79%).
- •St Michael's CofE (C) Primary School is the larger school with 398 students compared with 205.
- •St Joseph's Catholic Primary School is a local authority school while St Michael's CofE (C) Primary School 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 St Joseph's Catholic Primary School better than St Michael's CofE (C) Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), St Michael's CofE (C) Primary School ranks higher (86.1 vs 79.9 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 Joseph's Catholic Primary School and St Michael's CofE (C) Primary School?
About 112 m in a straight line, between Lichfield and Lichfield in West Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School: 205. St Michael's CofE (C) Primary School: 398. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do St Joseph's Catholic Primary School and St Michael's CofE (C) Primary School rank in West Midlands?
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School is 193rd of 1,690 and St Michael's CofE (C) Primary School is 107th of 1,690 among primary schools in West Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).