Northfield St Nicholas Primary Academy vs St Margaret's Primary Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in East of England, England, 162 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
St Margaret's Primary Academy
Lowestoft · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
364 students
| Measure | Northfield St Nicholas Primary Academy Lowestoft, East of England | St Margaret's Primary Academy Lowestoft, East of England |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 44 Lower 50% | 33 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1123 of 1,872 | #1415 of 1,872 |
| National rank | #9280 of 15,697 | #11726 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 311 | 364 |
| Pupils on roll | 311 | 364 |
| Free school meals | 44.3% | 47.8% |
| Capacity filled | 74% | 86.7% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 67% | 51% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 6% | 11% |
| 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.st-margarets.suffolk.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Northfield St Nicholas Primary Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (44.0 vs 32.6).
- •Northfield St Nicholas Primary Academy does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (67% vs 51%).
- •St Margaret's Primary Academy does better on ks2: higher standard (11% vs 6%).
- •St Margaret's Primary Academy is the larger school with 364 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 St Margaret's Primary Academy?
On the Success Index (England), Northfield St Nicholas Primary Academy ranks higher (44.0 vs 32.6 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 St Margaret's Primary Academy?
About 162 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. St Margaret's Primary Academy: 364. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Northfield St Nicholas Primary Academy and St Margaret's Primary Academy rank in East of England?
Northfield St Nicholas Primary Academy is 1123rd of 1,872 and St Margaret's Primary Academy is 1415th of 1,872 among primary schools in East of England on the 2025 Success Index (England).