Greatstone Primary School vs St Nicholas Church of England Primary Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South East, England, 2.9 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Greatstone Primary School
New Romney · Local authority primary · Ages 2–11
215 students
St Nicholas Church of England Primary Academy
New Romney · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
412 students
| Measure | Greatstone Primary School New Romney, South East | St Nicholas Church of England Primary Academy New Romney, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 30 Lower 50% | 25 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #2002 of 2,471 | #2151 of 2,471 |
| National rank | #12206 of 15,697 | #13115 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 2–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 215 | 412 |
| Pupils on roll | 215 | 412 |
| Free school meals | 28.4% | 39.1% |
| Capacity filled | 86% | 93.6% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 43% | 56% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 9% | 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 | New Romney | New Romney |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | www.greatstone.kent.sch.uk | www.st-nicholas-newromney.kent.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •Greatstone 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 43%).
- •Greatstone Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (9% vs 2%).
- •St Nicholas Church of England Primary Academy is the larger school with 412 students compared with 215.
- •Greatstone Primary School is a local authority school while St Nicholas Church of England Primary Academy 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 Greatstone Primary School better than St Nicholas Church of England Primary Academy?
On the Success Index (England), Greatstone 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 Greatstone Primary School and St Nicholas Church of England Primary Academy?
About 2.9 km in a straight line, between New Romney and New Romney in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Greatstone Primary School: 215. St Nicholas Church of England Primary Academy: 412. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Greatstone Primary School and St Nicholas Church of England Primary Academy rank in South East?
Greatstone Primary School is 2002nd 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).