John Rankin Infant and Nursery School vs St Nicolas C.E. Junior 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.
John Rankin Infant and Nursery School
Newbury · Academy primary · Ages 2–7
240 students
St Nicolas C.E. Junior School
Newbury · Local authority primary · Ages 7–11
244 students
| Measure | John Rankin Infant and Nursery School Newbury, South East | St Nicolas C.E. Junior School Newbury, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 88 Top 10% | 29 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #218 of 2,471 | #2045 of 2,471 |
| National rank | #1042 of 15,697 | #12516 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 2–7 | Ages 7–11 |
| Students | 240 | 244 |
| Pupils on roll | 240 | 244 |
| Free school meals | 7.8% | 16.8% |
| Capacity filled | 72.7% | 95.3% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 54% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 0% |
| 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 | Newbury | Newbury |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | johnrankinschools.com | www.stjohnandstnicolasschools.org.uk |
The verdict
- •John Rankin Infant and Nursery School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (88.0 vs 28.5).
- •St Nicolas C.E. Junior School is the larger school with 244 students compared with 240.
- •John Rankin Infant and Nursery School is a academy school while St Nicolas C.E. Junior 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 John Rankin Infant and Nursery School better than St Nicolas C.E. Junior School?
On the Success Index (England), John Rankin Infant and Nursery School ranks higher (88.0 vs 28.5 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 John Rankin Infant and Nursery School and St Nicolas C.E. Junior School?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Newbury and Newbury in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
John Rankin Infant and Nursery School: 240. St Nicolas C.E. Junior School: 244. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do John Rankin Infant and Nursery School and St Nicolas C.E. Junior School rank in South East?
John Rankin Infant and Nursery School is 218th of 2,471 and St Nicolas C.E. Junior School is 2045th of 2,471 among primary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).