Broom Barns Primary School vs St Nicholas CofE (VA) Primary School and Nursery
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in East of England, England, 652 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Broom Barns Primary School
Stevenage · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
222 students
St Nicholas CofE (VA) Primary School and Nursery
Stevenage · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
186 students
| Measure | Broom Barns Primary School Stevenage, East of England | St Nicholas CofE (VA) Primary School and Nursery Stevenage, East of England |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 23 Lower 50% | 16 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1617 of 1,872 | #1759 of 1,872 |
| National rank | #13574 of 15,697 | #14624 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 222 | 186 |
| Pupils on roll | 222 | 186 |
| Free school meals | 39.7% | 19.6% |
| Capacity filled | 92.5% | 77.5% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 41% | 31% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 7% | 0% |
| 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 | Stevenage | Stevenage |
| region | East of England | East of England |
| Website | www.broombarns.herts.sch.uk/ | www.stnicholas120.herts.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Broom Barns Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (22.7 vs 15.6).
- •Broom Barns Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (41% vs 31%).
- •Broom Barns Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (7% vs 0%).
- •Broom Barns Primary School is the larger school with 222 students compared with 186.
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 Broom Barns Primary School better than St Nicholas CofE (VA) Primary School and Nursery?
On the Success Index (England), Broom Barns Primary School ranks higher (22.7 vs 15.6 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 Broom Barns Primary School and St Nicholas CofE (VA) Primary School and Nursery?
About 652 m in a straight line, between Stevenage and Stevenage in East of England.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Broom Barns Primary School: 222. St Nicholas CofE (VA) Primary School and Nursery: 186. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Broom Barns Primary School and St Nicholas CofE (VA) Primary School and Nursery rank in East of England?
Broom Barns Primary School is 1617th of 1,872 and St Nicholas CofE (VA) Primary School and Nursery is 1759th of 1,872 among primary schools in East of England on the 2025 Success Index (England).