Norton St Nicholas CofE (VA) Primary School vs St John Roman Catholic Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in East of England, England, 2.2 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Norton St Nicholas CofE (VA) Primary School
Letchworth Garden City · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
222 students
St John Roman Catholic Primary School
Baldock · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
161 students
| Measure | Norton St Nicholas CofE (VA) Primary School Letchworth Garden City, East of England | St John Roman Catholic Primary School Baldock, East of England |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 72 Top 25% | 37 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #446 of 1,872 | #1306 of 1,872 |
| National rank | #3612 of 15,697 | #10741 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 222 | 161 |
| Pupils on roll | 222 | 161 |
| Free school meals | 11.7% | 14.9% |
| Capacity filled | 105.7% | 76.7% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 77% | 61% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 7% | 0% |
| 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 | Letchworth Garden City | Baldock |
| region | East of England | East of England |
| Website | www.nortonstnicholas.co.uk | www.stjohns4.herts.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Norton St Nicholas CofE (VA) Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (71.6 vs 37.4).
- •Norton St Nicholas CofE (VA) Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (77% vs 61%).
- •Norton St Nicholas CofE (VA) Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (7% vs 0%).
- •Norton St Nicholas CofE (VA) Primary School is the larger school with 222 students compared with 161.
- •Norton St Nicholas CofE (VA) Primary School is a local authority school while St John Roman Catholic Primary School is a academy school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 Norton St Nicholas CofE (VA) Primary School better than St John Roman Catholic Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Norton St Nicholas CofE (VA) Primary School ranks higher (71.6 vs 37.4 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 Norton St Nicholas CofE (VA) Primary School and St John Roman Catholic Primary School?
About 2.2 km in a straight line, between Letchworth Garden City and Baldock in East of England.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Norton St Nicholas CofE (VA) Primary School: 222. St John Roman Catholic Primary School: 161. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Norton St Nicholas CofE (VA) Primary School and St John Roman Catholic Primary School rank in East of England?
Norton St Nicholas CofE (VA) Primary School is 446th of 1,872 and St John Roman Catholic Primary School is 1306th of 1,872 among primary schools in East of England on the 2025 Success Index (England).