Silcoates School vs St Michael's CofE Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Yorkshire and the Humber, England, 1.7 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Silcoates School
West Yorkshire · Independent all-through · Ages 2–19
517 students
St Michael's CofE Academy
Wakefield · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
470 students
| Measure | Silcoates School West Yorkshire, Yorkshire and the Humber | St Michael's CofE Academy Wakefield, Yorkshire and the Humber |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 18 Lower 50% | 62 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #326 of 366 | #486 of 1,636 |
| National rank | #3705 of 4,090 | #5367 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Independent | Academy |
| Type | All-through | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 2–19 | Ages 2–11 |
| Students | 517 | 470 |
| Pupils on roll | 517 | 470 |
| Free school meals | – | 41.2% |
| Capacity filled | 64.6% | 90% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 73% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 13% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 30.5 | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 0% | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 0% | – |
| EBacc average points | 1.24 | – |
| A level points per entry | 35.4 | – |
| town | West Yorkshire | Wakefield |
| region | Yorkshire and the Humber | Yorkshire and the Humber |
| Website | www.silcoates.org.uk | stmichaels.enhanceacad.org.uk |
The verdict
- •St Michael's CofE Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (62.3 vs 17.5).
- •Silcoates School is the larger school with 517 students compared with 470.
- •Silcoates School is a independent school while St Michael's CofE 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 Silcoates School better than St Michael's CofE Academy?
On the Success Index (England), St Michael's CofE Academy ranks higher (62.3 vs 17.5 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 Silcoates School and St Michael's CofE Academy?
About 1.7 km in a straight line, between West Yorkshire and Wakefield in Yorkshire and the Humber.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Silcoates School: 517. St Michael's CofE Academy: 470. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Silcoates School and St Michael's CofE Academy rank in Yorkshire and the Humber?
Silcoates School is 326th of 366 and St Michael's CofE Academy is 486th of 1,636 among all-through schools in Yorkshire and the Humber on the 2025 Success Index (England).