Gunton Primary Academy vs Northfield St Nicholas Primary Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in East of England, England, 1.6 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Gunton Primary Academy
Lowestoft · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
306 students
Northfield St Nicholas Primary Academy
Lowestoft · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
311 students
| Measure | Gunton Primary Academy Lowestoft, East of England | Northfield St Nicholas Primary Academy Lowestoft, East of England |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 65 Top 50% | 44 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #605 of 1,872 | #1123 of 1,872 |
| National rank | #4885 of 15,697 | #9280 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 306 | 311 |
| Pupils on roll | 306 | 311 |
| Free school meals | 34.5% | 44.3% |
| Capacity filled | 97.1% | 74% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 71% | 67% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 18% | 6% |
| 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 | Lowestoft | Lowestoft |
| region | East of England | East of England |
| Website | www.guntonprimary.co.uk | www.nsnacademy.com/ |
The verdict
- •Gunton Primary Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (64.8 vs 44.0).
- •Gunton Primary Academy does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (71% vs 67%).
- •Gunton Primary Academy does better on ks2: higher standard (18% vs 6%).
- •Northfield St Nicholas Primary Academy is the larger school with 311 students compared with 306.
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 Gunton Primary Academy better than Northfield St Nicholas Primary Academy?
On the Success Index (England), Gunton Primary Academy ranks higher (64.8 vs 44.0 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 Gunton Primary Academy and Northfield St Nicholas Primary Academy?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between Lowestoft and Lowestoft in East of England.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Gunton Primary Academy: 306. Northfield St Nicholas Primary Academy: 311. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Gunton Primary Academy and Northfield St Nicholas Primary Academy rank in East of England?
Gunton Primary Academy is 605th of 1,872 and Northfield St Nicholas Primary Academy is 1123rd of 1,872 among primary schools in East of England on the 2025 Success Index (England).