Gordons Children's Academy, Junior 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, Junior
Rochester · Academy primary · Ages 7–11
263 students
St Nicholas CEVC Primary School
Rochester · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
156 students
| Measure | Gordons Children's Academy, Junior Rochester, South East | St Nicholas CEVC Primary School Rochester, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 38 Lower 50% | 37 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1793 of 2,471 | #1802 of 2,471 |
| National rank | #10691 of 15,697 | #10763 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 7–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 263 | 156 |
| Pupils on roll | 263 | 156 |
| Free school meals | 32.7% | 26.9% |
| Capacity filled | 65.8% | 86.7% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 65% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 1% | – |
| 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
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (England) scores (37.6 vs 37.3).
- •Gordons Children's Academy, Junior is the larger school with 263 students compared with 156.
- •Gordons Children's Academy, Junior 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, Junior better than St Nicholas CEVC Primary School?
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 Gordons Children's Academy, Junior 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, Junior: 263. St Nicholas CEVC Primary School: 156. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Gordons Children's Academy, Junior and St Nicholas CEVC Primary School rank in South East?
Gordons Children's Academy, Junior is 1793rd 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).