Nene Valley Primary School vs Northfield St Nicholas Primary Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in East of England, England, 136 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Nene Valley Primary School
Peterborough · Academy primary · Ages 5–11
311 students
Northfield St Nicholas Primary Academy
Lowestoft · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
311 students
| Measure | Nene Valley Primary School Peterborough, East of England | Northfield St Nicholas Primary Academy Lowestoft, East of England |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 86 Top 10% | 44 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #172 of 1,872 | #1123 of 1,872 |
| National rank | #1316 of 15,697 | #9280 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 5–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 311 | 311 |
| Pupils on roll | 311 | 311 |
| Free school meals | 8.7% | 44.3% |
| Capacity filled | 98.7% | 74% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 76% | 67% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 27% | 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 | Peterborough | Lowestoft |
| region | East of England | East of England |
| Website | www.nenevalleyprimary.org/ | www.nsnacademy.com/ |
The verdict
- •Nene Valley Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (85.8 vs 44.0).
- •Nene Valley Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (76% vs 67%).
- •Nene Valley Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (27% vs 6%).
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 Nene Valley Primary School better than Northfield St Nicholas Primary Academy?
On the Success Index (England), Nene Valley Primary School ranks higher (85.8 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 Nene Valley Primary School and Northfield St Nicholas Primary Academy?
About 136 km in a straight line, between Peterborough and Lowestoft in East of England.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Nene Valley Primary School: 311. Northfield St Nicholas Primary Academy: 311. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Nene Valley Primary School and Northfield St Nicholas Primary Academy rank in East of England?
Nene Valley Primary School is 172nd 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).