Holmbush Primary Academy vs St Nicolas & St Mary CofE Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South East, England, 1.5 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Holmbush Primary Academy
Shoreham-by-Sea · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
222 students
St Nicolas & St Mary CofE Primary School
Shoreham-by-Sea · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
381 students
| Measure | Holmbush Primary Academy Shoreham-by-Sea, South East | St Nicolas & St Mary CofE Primary School Shoreham-by-Sea, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 33 Lower 50% | 71 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #1936 of 2,471 | #675 of 2,471 |
| National rank | #11632 of 15,697 | #3654 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 2–11 | Ages 2–11 |
| Students | 222 | 381 |
| Pupils on roll | 222 | 381 |
| Free school meals | 16% | 11.5% |
| Capacity filled | 98.2% | 90.7% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 43% | 71% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 7% | 12% |
| 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 | Shoreham-by-Sea | Shoreham-by-Sea |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | www.holmbushprimaryacademy.org.uk | www.stnicolasmary.w-sussex.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •St Nicolas & St Mary CofE Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (71.4 vs 33.0).
- •St Nicolas & St Mary CofE Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (71% vs 43%).
- •St Nicolas & St Mary CofE Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (12% vs 7%).
- •St Nicolas & St Mary CofE Primary School is the larger school with 381 students compared with 222.
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 Holmbush Primary Academy better than St Nicolas & St Mary CofE Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), St Nicolas & St Mary CofE Primary School ranks higher (71.4 vs 33.0 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 Holmbush Primary Academy and St Nicolas & St Mary CofE Primary School?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Shoreham-by-Sea and Shoreham-by-Sea in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Holmbush Primary Academy: 222. St Nicolas & St Mary CofE Primary School: 381. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Holmbush Primary Academy and St Nicolas & St Mary CofE Primary School rank in South East?
Holmbush Primary Academy is 1936th of 2,471 and St Nicolas & St Mary CofE Primary School is 675th of 2,471 among primary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).