St Nicholas CE Primary Academy vs St Thomas CofE Primary Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in East Midlands, England, 1.6 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
St Nicholas CE Primary Academy
Boston · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
187 students
St Thomas CofE Primary Academy
Boston · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
400 students
| Measure | St Nicholas CE Primary Academy Boston, East Midlands | St Thomas CofE Primary Academy Boston, East Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 51 Top 50% | 47 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #620 of 1,516 | #711 of 1,516 |
| National rank | #7739 of 15,697 | #8745 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 187 | 400 |
| Pupils on roll | 187 | 400 |
| Free school meals | 42.2% | 28.3% |
| Capacity filled | 77.9% | 95.2% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 74% | 63% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 4% | 8% |
| 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 | Boston | Boston |
| region | East Midlands | East Midlands |
| Website | www.bostonstnicholas.co.uk/ | www.stthomasacademy.co.uk/ |
The verdict
- •St Nicholas CE Primary Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (51.1 vs 46.7).
- •St Nicholas CE Primary Academy does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (74% vs 63%).
- •St Thomas CofE Primary Academy does better on ks2: higher standard (8% vs 4%).
- •St Thomas CofE Primary Academy is the larger school with 400 students compared with 187.
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 Nicholas CE Primary Academy better than St Thomas CofE Primary Academy?
On the Success Index (England), St Nicholas CE Primary Academy ranks higher (51.1 vs 46.7 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 Nicholas CE Primary Academy and St Thomas CofE Primary Academy?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between Boston and Boston in East Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
St Nicholas CE Primary Academy: 187. St Thomas CofE Primary Academy: 400. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do St Nicholas CE Primary Academy and St Thomas CofE Primary Academy rank in East Midlands?
St Nicholas CE Primary Academy is 620th of 1,516 and St Thomas CofE Primary Academy is 711th of 1,516 among primary schools in East Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).