Down Hall Primary School vs St Nicholas Church of England Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in East of England, England, 847 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Down Hall Primary School
Rayleigh · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
272 students
St Nicholas Church of England Primary School
RAYLEIGH · Academy primary · Ages 5–11
141 students
| Measure | Down Hall Primary School Rayleigh, East of England | St Nicholas Church of England Primary School RAYLEIGH, East of England |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 73 Top 25% | 41 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #413 of 1,872 | #1199 of 1,872 |
| National rank | #3287 of 15,697 | #9875 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 5–11 |
| Students | 272 | 141 |
| Pupils on roll | 272 | 141 |
| Free school meals | 19.5% | 11.3% |
| Capacity filled | 86.3% | 97.2% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 81% | 32% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 9% | 14% |
| 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 | Rayleigh | RAYLEIGH |
| region | East of England | East of England |
| Website | www.downhallprimary.com | www.canewdonstnicholasfederation.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Down Hall Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (73.3 vs 41.3).
- •Down Hall Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (81% vs 32%).
- •St Nicholas Church of England Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (14% vs 9%).
- •Down Hall Primary School is the larger school with 272 students compared with 141.
- •Down Hall Primary School is a local authority school while St Nicholas Church of England Primary School is a academy 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 Down Hall Primary School better than St Nicholas Church of England Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Down Hall Primary School ranks higher (73.3 vs 41.3 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 Down Hall Primary School and St Nicholas Church of England Primary School?
About 847 m in a straight line, between Rayleigh and RAYLEIGH in East of England.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Down Hall Primary School: 272. St Nicholas Church of England Primary School: 141. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Down Hall Primary School and St Nicholas Church of England Primary School rank in East of England?
Down Hall Primary School is 413th of 1,872 and St Nicholas Church of England Primary School is 1199th of 1,872 among primary schools in East of England on the 2025 Success Index (England).