Churchgate Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School, Harlow vs Saint Nicholas School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in East of England, England, 170 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Churchgate Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School, Harlow
Harlow · Local authority primary · Ages 5–11
192 students
Saint Nicholas School
Essex · Independent all-through · Ages 2–16
439 students
| Measure | Churchgate Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School, Harlow Harlow, East of England | Saint Nicholas School Essex, East of England |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 27 Lower 50% | 38 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1547 of 1,872 | #309 of 460 |
| National rank | #12880 of 15,697 | #2551 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Local authority | Independent |
| Type | Primary | All-through |
| Year range | Ages 5–11 | Ages 2–16 |
| Students | 192 | 439 |
| Pupils on roll | 192 | 439 |
| Free school meals | 14.6% | – |
| Capacity filled | 91.4% | 79.8% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 35% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 4% | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 46.0 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 0% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 0% |
| EBacc average points | – | 4.08 |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Harlow | Essex |
| region | East of England | East of England |
| Website | www.churchgate.essex.sch.uk/ | www.saintnicholasschool.net |
The verdict
- •Saint Nicholas School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (38.2 vs 26.6).
- •Saint Nicholas School is the larger school with 439 students compared with 192.
- •Churchgate Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School, Harlow is a local authority school while Saint Nicholas School is a independent 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 Churchgate Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School, Harlow better than Saint Nicholas School?
On the Success Index (England), Saint Nicholas School ranks higher (38.2 vs 26.6 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 Churchgate Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School, Harlow and Saint Nicholas School?
About 170 m in a straight line, between Harlow and Essex in East of England.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Churchgate Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School, Harlow: 192. Saint Nicholas School: 439. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Churchgate Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School, Harlow and Saint Nicholas School rank in East of England?
Churchgate Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School, Harlow is 1547th of 1,872 and Saint Nicholas School is 309th of 460 among primary schools in East of England on the 2025 Success Index (England).