St Germans Academy vs Watlington Community Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in East of England, England, 4.1 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
St Germans Academy
King's Lynn · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
104 students
Watlington Community Primary School
King's Lynn · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
169 students
| Measure | St Germans Academy King's Lynn, East of England | Watlington Community Primary School King's Lynn, East of England |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 22 Lower 50% | 41 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1642 of 1,872 | #1205 of 1,872 |
| National rank | #13737 of 15,697 | #9912 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 104 | 169 |
| Pupils on roll | 104 | 169 |
| Free school meals | 17.3% | 23.1% |
| Capacity filled | 99% | 80.5% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 45% | 62% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 0% | 4% |
| 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 | King's Lynn | King's Lynn |
| region | East of England | East of England |
| Website | www.stgermansacademy.co.uk/ | www.watlingtonprimary.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Watlington Community Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (41.1 vs 21.6).
- •Watlington Community Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (62% vs 45%).
- •Watlington Community Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (4% vs 0%).
- •Watlington Community Primary School is the larger school with 169 students compared with 104.
- •St Germans Academy is a academy school while Watlington Community 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 Germans Academy better than Watlington Community Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Watlington Community Primary School ranks higher (41.1 vs 21.6 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 St Germans Academy and Watlington Community Primary School?
About 4.1 km in a straight line, between King's Lynn and King's Lynn in East of England.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
St Germans Academy: 104. Watlington Community Primary School: 169. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do St Germans Academy and Watlington Community Primary School rank in East of England?
St Germans Academy is 1642nd of 1,872 and Watlington Community Primary School is 1205th of 1,872 among primary schools in East of England on the 2025 Success Index (England).