St Michael's CofE Academy vs Wakefield Lawefield Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber, England, 1.2 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
St Michael's CofE Academy
Wakefield · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
470 students
Wakefield Lawefield Primary School
Wakefield · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
437 students
| Measure | St Michael's CofE Academy Wakefield, Yorkshire and the Humber | Wakefield Lawefield Primary School Wakefield, Yorkshire and the Humber |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 62 Top 50% | 30 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #486 of 1,636 | #1214 of 1,636 |
| National rank | #5367 of 15,697 | #12256 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 2–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 470 | 437 |
| Pupils on roll | 470 | 437 |
| Free school meals | 41.2% | 30.7% |
| Capacity filled | 90% | 92.6% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 73% | 53% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 13% | 5% |
| 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 | Wakefield | Wakefield |
| region | Yorkshire and the Humber | Yorkshire and the Humber |
| Website | stmichaels.enhanceacad.org.uk | www.lawefield.wakefield.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •St Michael's CofE Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (62.3 vs 29.8).
- •St Michael's CofE Academy does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (73% vs 53%).
- •St Michael's CofE Academy does better on ks2: higher standard (13% vs 5%).
- •St Michael's CofE Academy is the larger school with 470 students compared with 437.
- •St Michael's CofE Academy is a academy school while Wakefield Lawefield Primary 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 St Michael's CofE Academy better than Wakefield Lawefield Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), St Michael's CofE Academy ranks higher (62.3 vs 29.8 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 Michael's CofE Academy and Wakefield Lawefield Primary School?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Wakefield and Wakefield in Yorkshire and the Humber.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
St Michael's CofE Academy: 470. Wakefield Lawefield Primary School: 437. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do St Michael's CofE Academy and Wakefield Lawefield Primary School rank in Yorkshire and the Humber?
St Michael's CofE Academy is 486th of 1,636 and Wakefield Lawefield Primary School is 1214th of 1,636 among primary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber on the 2025 Success Index (England).