John Rankin Junior School vs St Nicolas C.E. Junior School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South East, England, 1.4 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
John Rankin Junior School
Newbury · Academy primary · Ages 7–11
311 students
St Nicolas C.E. Junior School
Newbury · Local authority primary · Ages 7–11
244 students
| Measure | John Rankin Junior School Newbury, South East | St Nicolas C.E. Junior School Newbury, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 71 Top 25% | 29 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #691 of 2,471 | #2045 of 2,471 |
| National rank | #3749 of 15,697 | #12516 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 7–11 | Ages 7–11 |
| Students | 311 | 244 |
| Pupils on roll | 311 | 244 |
| Free school meals | 13.2% | 16.8% |
| Capacity filled | 86.4% | 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 Junior School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (70.9 vs 28.5).
- •John Rankin Junior School is the larger school with 311 students compared with 244.
- •John Rankin Junior 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 Junior School better than St Nicolas C.E. Junior School?
On the Success Index (England), John Rankin Junior School ranks higher (70.9 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 Junior School and St Nicolas C.E. Junior School?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Newbury and Newbury in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
John Rankin Junior School: 311. St Nicolas C.E. Junior School: 244. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do John Rankin Junior School and St Nicolas C.E. Junior School rank in South East?
John Rankin Junior School is 691st 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).