Gordons Children's Academy, Infant vs St Nicholas CEVC Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South East, England, 283 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Gordons Children's Academy, Infant
Rochester · Academy primary · Ages 5–7
135 students
St Nicholas CEVC Primary School
Rochester · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
156 students
| Measure | Gordons Children's Academy, Infant Rochester, South East | St Nicholas CEVC Primary School Rochester, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 53 Top 50% | 37 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1281 of 2,471 | #1802 of 2,471 |
| National rank | #7292 of 15,697 | #10763 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 5–7 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 135 | 156 |
| Pupils on roll | 135 | 156 |
| Free school meals | 19.3% | 26.9% |
| Capacity filled | 71.4% | 86.7% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| 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 | Rochester | Rochester |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | www.gordonchildrensacademy.org.uk | www.st-nicholas.medway.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •Gordons Children's Academy, Infant scores higher on the Success Index (England) (53.2 vs 37.3).
- •St Nicholas CEVC Primary School is the larger school with 156 students compared with 135.
- •Gordons Children's Academy, Infant is a academy school while St Nicholas CEVC Primary School 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 Gordons Children's Academy, Infant better than St Nicholas CEVC Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Gordons Children's Academy, Infant ranks higher (53.2 vs 37.3 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 Gordons Children's Academy, Infant and St Nicholas CEVC Primary School?
About 283 m in a straight line, between Rochester and Rochester in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Gordons Children's Academy, Infant: 135. St Nicholas CEVC Primary School: 156. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Gordons Children's Academy, Infant and St Nicholas CEVC Primary School rank in South East?
Gordons Children's Academy, Infant is 1281st of 2,471 and St Nicholas CEVC Primary School is 1802nd of 2,471 among primary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).