Hordle CofE (VA) Primary School vs St Nicholas' Primary and Nursery School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South East, England, 116 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Hordle CofE (VA) Primary School
Lymington · Local authority primary · Ages 2–11
382 students
St Nicholas' Primary and Nursery School
Oxford · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
382 students
| Measure | Hordle CofE (VA) Primary School Lymington, South East | St Nicholas' Primary and Nursery School Oxford, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 79 Top 25% | 54 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #440 of 2,471 | #1263 of 2,471 |
| National rank | #2298 of 15,697 | #7220 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 2–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 382 | 382 |
| Pupils on roll | 382 | 382 |
| Free school meals | 9% | 12.7% |
| Capacity filled | 113.7% | 91% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 76% | 57% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 12% | 13% |
| 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 | Lymington | Oxford |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | www.hordle.hants.sch.uk/ | www.stnicholasprimaryschool.org.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Hordle CofE (VA) Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (79.0 vs 53.5).
- •Hordle CofE (VA) Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (76% vs 57%).
- •St Nicholas' Primary and Nursery School does better on ks2: higher standard (13% vs 12%).
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 Hordle CofE (VA) Primary School better than St Nicholas' Primary and Nursery School?
On the Success Index (England), Hordle CofE (VA) Primary School ranks higher (79.0 vs 53.5 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 Hordle CofE (VA) Primary School and St Nicholas' Primary and Nursery School?
About 116 km in a straight line, between Lymington and Oxford in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Hordle CofE (VA) Primary School: 382. St Nicholas' Primary and Nursery School: 382. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Hordle CofE (VA) Primary School and St Nicholas' Primary and Nursery School rank in South East?
Hordle CofE (VA) Primary School is 440th of 2,471 and St Nicholas' Primary and Nursery School is 1263rd of 2,471 among primary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).