Nelson Primary School vs St Michael's Catholic Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in London, England, 398 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Nelson Primary School
London · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
665 students
St Michael's Catholic Primary School
London · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
206 students
| Measure | Nelson Primary School London, London | St Michael's Catholic Primary School London, London |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 60 Top 50% | 80 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #931 of 1,720 | #370 of 1,720 |
| National rank | #5769 of 15,697 | #2204 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 665 | 206 |
| Pupils on roll | 665 | 206 |
| Free school meals | 44% | 23.8% |
| Capacity filled | 79.2% | 98.1% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 72% | 81% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 13% | 19% |
| 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 | London | London |
| region | London | London |
| Website | www.nelson.newham.sch.uk/ | www.st-michaels.newham.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •St Michael's Catholic Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (79.7 vs 60.4).
- •St Michael's Catholic Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (81% vs 72%).
- •St Michael's Catholic Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (19% vs 13%).
- •Nelson Primary School is the larger school with 665 students compared with 206.
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 Nelson Primary School better than St Michael's Catholic Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), St Michael's Catholic Primary School ranks higher (79.7 vs 60.4 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 Nelson Primary School and St Michael's Catholic Primary School?
About 398 m in a straight line, between London and London in London.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Nelson Primary School: 665. St Michael's Catholic Primary School: 206. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Nelson Primary School and St Michael's Catholic Primary School rank in London?
Nelson Primary School is 931st of 1,720 and St Michael's Catholic Primary School is 370th of 1,720 among primary schools in London on the 2025 Success Index (England).