Dymchurch Primary School vs St Nicholas Church of England Primary Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South East, England, 5.7 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Dymchurch Primary School
Romney Marsh · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
169 students
St Nicholas Church of England Primary Academy
New Romney · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
412 students
| Measure | Dymchurch Primary School Romney Marsh, South East | St Nicholas Church of England Primary Academy New Romney, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 30 Lower 50% | 25 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #2001 of 2,471 | #2151 of 2,471 |
| National rank | #12203 of 15,697 | #13115 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 169 | 412 |
| Pupils on roll | 169 | 412 |
| Free school meals | 49.1% | 39.1% |
| Capacity filled | 54.3% | 93.6% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 55% | 56% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 7% | 2% |
| 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 | Romney Marsh | New Romney |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | www.dymchurch.kent.sch.uk | www.st-nicholas-newromney.kent.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •Dymchurch Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (30.0 vs 25.4).
- •St Nicholas Church of England Primary Academy does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (56% vs 55%).
- •Dymchurch Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (7% vs 2%).
- •St Nicholas Church of England Primary Academy is the larger school with 412 students compared with 169.
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 Dymchurch Primary School better than St Nicholas Church of England Primary Academy?
On the Success Index (England), Dymchurch Primary School ranks higher (30.0 vs 25.4 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 Dymchurch Primary School and St Nicholas Church of England Primary Academy?
About 5.7 km in a straight line, between Romney Marsh and New Romney in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Dymchurch Primary School: 169. St Nicholas Church of England Primary Academy: 412. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Dymchurch Primary School and St Nicholas Church of England Primary Academy rank in South East?
Dymchurch Primary School is 2001st of 2,471 and St Nicholas Church of England Primary Academy is 2151st of 2,471 among primary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).