Northfield St Nicholas Primary Academy vs Poplars Community Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in East of England, England, 220 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
Poplars Community Primary School
Lowestoft · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
260 students
| Measure | Northfield St Nicholas Primary Academy Lowestoft, East of England | Poplars Community Primary School Lowestoft, East of England |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 44 Lower 50% | 63 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #1123 of 1,872 | #649 of 1,872 |
| National rank | #9280 of 15,697 | #5292 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 311 | 260 |
| Pupils on roll | 311 | 260 |
| Free school meals | 44.3% | 47.3% |
| Capacity filled | 74% | 43.5% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 67% | 79% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 6% | 9% |
| 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.nsnacademy.com/ | www.poplarsprimary.org.uk |
The verdict
- •Poplars Community Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (62.7 vs 44.0).
- •Poplars Community Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (79% vs 67%).
- •Poplars Community Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (9% vs 6%).
- •Northfield St Nicholas Primary Academy is the larger school with 311 students compared with 260.
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 Poplars Community Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Poplars Community Primary School ranks higher (62.7 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 Northfield St Nicholas Primary Academy and Poplars Community Primary School?
About 220 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. Poplars Community Primary School: 260. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Northfield St Nicholas Primary Academy and Poplars Community Primary School rank in East of England?
Northfield St Nicholas Primary Academy is 1123rd of 1,872 and Poplars Community Primary School is 649th of 1,872 among primary schools in East of England on the 2025 Success Index (England).