Harpenden Academy vs St Nicholas CofE VA Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in East of England, England, 366 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Harpenden Academy
Harpenden · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
216 students
St Nicholas CofE VA Primary School
Harpenden · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
149 students
| Measure | Harpenden Academy Harpenden, East of England | St Nicholas CofE VA Primary School Harpenden, East of England |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 91 Top 5% | 81 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #91 of 1,872 | #255 of 1,872 |
| National rank | #708 of 15,697 | #1971 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 216 | 149 |
| Pupils on roll | 216 | 149 |
| Free school meals | 5.1% | 4% |
| Capacity filled | – | 96.8% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 81% | 91% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 19% | 5% |
| 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 | Harpenden | Harpenden |
| region | East of England | East of England |
| Website | www.harpendenacademy.co.uk | www.stnicholasce.org |
The verdict
- •Harpenden Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (90.8 vs 81.2).
- •St Nicholas CofE VA Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (91% vs 81%).
- •Harpenden Academy does better on ks2: higher standard (19% vs 5%).
- •Harpenden Academy is the larger school with 216 students compared with 149.
- •Harpenden Academy is a academy school while St Nicholas CofE VA Primary School 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 Harpenden Academy better than St Nicholas CofE VA Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Harpenden Academy ranks higher (90.8 vs 81.2 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 Harpenden Academy and St Nicholas CofE VA Primary School?
About 366 m in a straight line, between Harpenden and Harpenden in East of England.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Harpenden Academy: 216. St Nicholas CofE VA Primary School: 149. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Harpenden Academy and St Nicholas CofE VA Primary School rank in East of England?
Harpenden Academy is 91st of 1,872 and St Nicholas CofE VA Primary School is 255th of 1,872 among primary schools in East of England on the 2025 Success Index (England).