Roebuck Academy vs St Nicholas CofE (VA) Primary School and Nursery
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in East of England, England, 1.2 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Roebuck Academy
Stevenage · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
452 students
St Nicholas CofE (VA) Primary School and Nursery
Stevenage · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
186 students
| Measure | Roebuck Academy Stevenage, East of England | St Nicholas CofE (VA) Primary School and Nursery Stevenage, East of England |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 38 Lower 50% | 16 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1296 of 1,872 | #1759 of 1,872 |
| National rank | #10673 of 15,697 | #14624 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 452 | 186 |
| Pupils on roll | 452 | 186 |
| Free school meals | 20.2% | 19.6% |
| Capacity filled | 107.6% | 77.5% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 50% | 31% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 9% | 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 | Stevenage | Stevenage |
| region | East of England | East of England |
| Website | www.roebuck.herts.sch.uk | www.stnicholas120.herts.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Roebuck Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (37.7 vs 15.6).
- •Roebuck Academy does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (50% vs 31%).
- •Roebuck Academy does better on ks2: higher standard (9% vs 0%).
- •Roebuck Academy is the larger school with 452 students compared with 186.
- •Roebuck Academy is a academy school while St Nicholas CofE (VA) Primary School and Nursery is a local authority 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 Roebuck Academy better than St Nicholas CofE (VA) Primary School and Nursery?
On the Success Index (England), Roebuck Academy ranks higher (37.7 vs 15.6 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 Roebuck Academy and St Nicholas CofE (VA) Primary School and Nursery?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Stevenage and Stevenage in East of England.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Roebuck Academy: 452. St Nicholas CofE (VA) Primary School and Nursery: 186. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Roebuck Academy and St Nicholas CofE (VA) Primary School and Nursery rank in East of England?
Roebuck Academy is 1296th of 1,872 and St Nicholas CofE (VA) Primary School and Nursery is 1759th of 1,872 among primary schools in East of England on the 2025 Success Index (England).