Fitzharrys School vs St Nicolas Church of England Primary School, Abingdon
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South East, England, 510 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Fitzharrys School
Abingdon · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
906 students
St Nicolas Church of England Primary School, Abingdon
Abingdon · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
399 students
| Measure | Fitzharrys School Abingdon, South East | St Nicolas Church of England Primary School, Abingdon Abingdon, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 65 Top 50% | 57 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #246 of 679 | #1147 of 2,471 |
| National rank | #1271 of 4,090 | #6461 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 11–18 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 906 | 399 |
| Pupils on roll | 906 | 399 |
| Free school meals | 7.8% | 16.5% |
| Capacity filled | 85% | 91.5% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 69% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 6% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 46.0 | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 52.6% | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 69.3% | – |
| EBacc average points | 4.34 | – |
| A level points per entry | 31.9 | – |
| town | Abingdon | Abingdon |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | www.fitzharrys.oxon.sch.uk | www.stnicolasprimary.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Fitzharrys School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (64.5 vs 57.0).
- •Fitzharrys School is the larger school with 906 students compared with 399.
- •Fitzharrys School is a academy school while St Nicolas Church of England Primary School, Abingdon 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 Fitzharrys School better than St Nicolas Church of England Primary School, Abingdon?
On the Success Index (England), Fitzharrys School ranks higher (64.5 vs 57.0 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 Fitzharrys School and St Nicolas Church of England Primary School, Abingdon?
About 510 m in a straight line, between Abingdon and Abingdon in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Fitzharrys School: 906. St Nicolas Church of England Primary School, Abingdon: 399. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Fitzharrys School and St Nicolas Church of England Primary School, Abingdon rank in South East?
Fitzharrys School is 246th of 679 and St Nicolas Church of England Primary School, Abingdon is 1147th of 2,471 among secondary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).