Birchington Church of England Primary School vs St Nicholas At Wade Church of England Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South East, England, 4.5 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Birchington Church of England Primary School
Birchington · Local authority primary · Ages 5–11
422 students
St Nicholas At Wade Church of England Primary School
Birchington · Local authority primary · Ages 5–11
212 students
| Measure | Birchington Church of England Primary School Birchington, South East | St Nicholas At Wade Church of England Primary School Birchington, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 26 Lower 50% | 74 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #2121 of 2,471 | #573 of 2,471 |
| National rank | #12971 of 15,697 | #3095 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 5–11 | Ages 5–11 |
| Students | 422 | 212 |
| Pupils on roll | 422 | 212 |
| Free school meals | 31.5% | 17.5% |
| Capacity filled | 100.5% | 101% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 49% | 75% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 5% | 14% |
| 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 | Birchington | Birchington |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | www.birchington-primary.com/ | www.st-nicholas-birchington.kent.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •St Nicholas At Wade Church of England Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (74.4 vs 26.1).
- •St Nicholas At Wade Church of England Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (75% vs 49%).
- •St Nicholas At Wade Church of England Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (14% vs 5%).
- •Birchington Church of England Primary School is the larger school with 422 students compared with 212.
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 Birchington Church of England Primary School better than St Nicholas At Wade Church of England Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), St Nicholas At Wade Church of England Primary School ranks higher (74.4 vs 26.1 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 Birchington Church of England Primary School and St Nicholas At Wade Church of England Primary School?
About 4.5 km in a straight line, between Birchington and Birchington in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Birchington Church of England Primary School: 422. St Nicholas At Wade Church of England Primary School: 212. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Birchington Church of England Primary School and St Nicholas At Wade Church of England Primary School rank in South East?
Birchington Church of England Primary School is 2121st of 2,471 and St Nicholas At Wade Church of England Primary School is 573rd of 2,471 among primary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).