St Dominic Catholic Primary School vs St Nicholas CofE VA Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in East of England, England, 771 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
St Dominic Catholic Primary School
HARPENDEN · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
232 students
St Nicholas CofE VA Primary School
Harpenden · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
149 students
| Measure | St Dominic Catholic Primary School HARPENDEN, East of England | St Nicholas CofE VA Primary School Harpenden, East of England |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 99 Top 5% | 81 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #6 of 1,872 | #255 of 1,872 |
| National rank | #59 of 15,697 | #1971 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 232 | 149 |
| Pupils on roll | 232 | 149 |
| Free school meals | 2.6% | 4% |
| Capacity filled | 96.7% | 96.8% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 91% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 5% |
| 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 | HARPENDEN | Harpenden |
| region | East of England | East of England |
| Website | www.stdominic.herts.sch.uk/ | www.stnicholasce.org |
The verdict
- •St Dominic Catholic Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (98.7 vs 81.2).
- •St Dominic Catholic Primary School is the larger school with 232 students compared with 149.
- •St Dominic Catholic Primary School is a academy school while St Nicholas CofE VA Primary School 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 St Dominic Catholic Primary School better than St Nicholas CofE VA Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), St Dominic Catholic Primary School ranks higher (98.7 vs 81.2 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 St Dominic Catholic Primary School and St Nicholas CofE VA Primary School?
About 771 m in a straight line, between HARPENDEN and Harpenden in East of England.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
St Dominic Catholic Primary School: 232. St Nicholas CofE VA Primary School: 149. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do St Dominic Catholic Primary School and St Nicholas CofE VA Primary School rank in East of England?
St Dominic Catholic Primary School is 6th of 1,872 and St Nicholas CofE VA Primary School is 255th of 1,872 among primary schools in East of England on the 2025 Success Index (England).