Cobholm Primary Academy vs St Nicholas Priory CofE VA Primary School and Nursery
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in East of England, England, 946 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Cobholm Primary Academy
Great Yarmouth · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
189 students
St Nicholas Priory CofE VA Primary School and Nursery
Great Yarmouth · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
418 students
| Measure | Cobholm Primary Academy Great Yarmouth, East of England | St Nicholas Priory CofE VA Primary School and Nursery Great Yarmouth, East of England |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 24 Lower 50% | 24 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1600 of 1,872 | #1602 of 1,872 |
| National rank | #13405 of 15,697 | #13430 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 189 | 418 |
| Pupils on roll | 189 | 418 |
| Free school meals | 45% | 52.4% |
| Capacity filled | 72.1% | 89.7% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 59% | 60% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 0% | 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 | Great Yarmouth | Great Yarmouth |
| region | East of England | East of England |
| Website | www.inspirationtrust.org/cobholmprimary | www.st-nicholaspriory.org.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (England) scores (23.8 vs 23.7).
- •St Nicholas Priory CofE VA Primary School and Nursery does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (60% vs 59%).
- •St Nicholas Priory CofE VA Primary School and Nursery is the larger school with 418 students compared with 189.
- •Cobholm Primary Academy is a academy school while St Nicholas Priory CofE VA Primary School and Nursery 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 Cobholm Primary Academy better than St Nicholas Priory CofE VA Primary School and Nursery?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (England). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Cobholm Primary Academy and St Nicholas Priory CofE VA Primary School and Nursery?
About 946 m in a straight line, between Great Yarmouth and Great Yarmouth in East of England.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Cobholm Primary Academy: 189. St Nicholas Priory CofE VA Primary School and Nursery: 418. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Cobholm Primary Academy and St Nicholas Priory CofE VA Primary School and Nursery rank in East of England?
Cobholm Primary Academy is 1600th of 1,872 and St Nicholas Priory CofE VA Primary School and Nursery is 1602nd of 1,872 among primary schools in East of England on the 2025 Success Index (England).