Northfield St Nicholas Primary Academy vs Ormiston Denes Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in East of England, England, 447 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Northfield St Nicholas Primary Academy
Lowestoft · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
311 students
Ormiston Denes Academy
Lowestoft · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
711 students
| Measure | Northfield St Nicholas Primary Academy Lowestoft, East of England | Ormiston Denes Academy Lowestoft, East of England |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 44 Lower 50% | 23 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1123 of 1,872 | #402 of 460 |
| National rank | #9280 of 15,697 | #3354 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 11–16 |
| Students | 311 | 711 |
| Pupils on roll | 311 | 711 |
| Free school meals | 44.3% | 58.4% |
| Capacity filled | 74% | 59.3% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 67% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 6% | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 40.5 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 30% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 53.1% |
| EBacc average points | – | 3.43 |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Lowestoft | Lowestoft |
| region | East of England | East of England |
| Website | www.nsnacademy.com/ | www.ormistondenes.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Northfield St Nicholas Primary Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (44.0 vs 22.6).
- •Ormiston Denes Academy is the larger school with 711 students compared with 311.
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 Northfield St Nicholas Primary Academy better than Ormiston Denes Academy?
On the Success Index (England), Northfield St Nicholas Primary Academy ranks higher (44.0 vs 22.6 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 Northfield St Nicholas Primary Academy and Ormiston Denes Academy?
About 447 m in a straight line, between Lowestoft and Lowestoft in East of England.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Northfield St Nicholas Primary Academy: 311. Ormiston Denes Academy: 711. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Northfield St Nicholas Primary Academy and Ormiston Denes Academy rank in East of England?
Northfield St Nicholas Primary Academy is 1123rd of 1,872 and Ormiston Denes Academy is 402nd of 460 among primary schools in East of England on the 2025 Success Index (England).