Northfield St Nicholas Primary Academy vs Woods Loke Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in East of England, England, 1.4 km 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
Woods Loke Primary School
Lowestoft · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
483 students
| Measure | Northfield St Nicholas Primary Academy Lowestoft, East of England | Woods Loke Primary School Lowestoft, East of England |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 44 Lower 50% | 67 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #1123 of 1,872 | #537 of 1,872 |
| National rank | #9280 of 15,697 | #4429 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 2–11 |
| Students | 311 | 483 |
| Pupils on roll | 311 | 483 |
| Free school meals | 44.3% | 17.8% |
| Capacity filled | 74% | 115% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 67% | 75% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 6% | 8% |
| 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.woodsloke.org |
The verdict
- •Woods Loke Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (67.3 vs 44.0).
- •Woods Loke Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (75% vs 67%).
- •Woods Loke Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (8% vs 6%).
- •Woods Loke Primary School is the larger school with 483 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 Woods Loke Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Woods Loke Primary School ranks higher (67.3 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 Woods Loke Primary School?
About 1.4 km 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. Woods Loke Primary School: 483. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Northfield St Nicholas Primary Academy and Woods Loke Primary School rank in East of England?
Northfield St Nicholas Primary Academy is 1123rd of 1,872 and Woods Loke Primary School is 537th of 1,872 among primary schools in East of England on the 2025 Success Index (England).