Harlowbury Primary School vs Saint Nicholas School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in East of England, England, 950 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Harlowbury Primary School
Harlow · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
184 students
Saint Nicholas School
Essex · Independent all-through · Ages 2–16
439 students
| Measure | Harlowbury Primary School Harlow, East of England | Saint Nicholas School Essex, East of England |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 44 Lower 50% | 38 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1136 of 1,872 | #309 of 460 |
| National rank | #9392 of 15,697 | #2551 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Independent |
| Type | Primary | All-through |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 2–16 |
| Students | 184 | 439 |
| Pupils on roll | 184 | 439 |
| Free school meals | 13.6% | – |
| Capacity filled | 87.6% | 79.8% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 65% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 0% | – |
| 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.harlowbury.essex.sch.uk/ | www.saintnicholasschool.net |
The verdict
- •Harlowbury Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (43.5 vs 38.2).
- •Saint Nicholas School is the larger school with 439 students compared with 184.
- •Harlowbury Primary School is a academy 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 Harlowbury Primary School better than Saint Nicholas School?
On the Success Index (England), Harlowbury Primary School ranks higher (43.5 vs 38.2 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 Harlowbury Primary School and Saint Nicholas School?
About 950 m in a straight line, between Harlow and Essex in East of England.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Harlowbury Primary School: 184. Saint Nicholas School: 439. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Harlowbury Primary School and Saint Nicholas School rank in East of England?
Harlowbury Primary School is 1136th of 1,872 and Saint Nicholas School is 309th of 460 among primary schools in East of England on the 2025 Success Index (England).