Dolphin School vs St Nicholas Church of England Primary, Hurst
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South East, England, 1.6 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Dolphin School
Hurst · Independent all-through · Ages 3–16
187 students
St Nicholas Church of England Primary, Hurst
Wokingham · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
138 students
| Measure | Dolphin School Hurst, South East | St Nicholas Church of England Primary, Hurst Wokingham, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | – Not rated | 71 Top 25% |
| Region rank | – | #686 of 2,471 |
| National rank | – | #3728 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Independent | Academy |
| Type | All-through | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–16 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 187 | 138 |
| Pupils on roll | 187 | 138 |
| Free school meals | – | 6.5% |
| Capacity filled | 57.5% | 98.6% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 70% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 10% |
| 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 | Hurst | Wokingham |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | www.dolphinschool.com | www.st-nicholas.wokingham.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Dolphin School is the larger school with 187 students compared with 138.
- •Dolphin School is a independent school while St Nicholas Church of England Primary, Hurst is a academy 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 Dolphin School better than St Nicholas Church of England Primary, Hurst?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (England). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Dolphin School and St Nicholas Church of England Primary, Hurst?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between Hurst and Wokingham in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Dolphin School: 187. St Nicholas Church of England Primary, Hurst: 138. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Dolphin School and St Nicholas Church of England Primary, Hurst rank in South East?
Dolphin School is unranked and St Nicholas Church of England Primary, Hurst is 686th of 2,471 among all-through schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).