King's School, Rochester vs St Nicholas CEVC Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South East, England, 1.2 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
King's School, Rochester
Rochester · Independent all-through · Ages 2–18
574 students
St Nicholas CEVC Primary School
Rochester · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
156 students
| Measure | King's School, Rochester Rochester, South East | St Nicholas CEVC Primary School Rochester, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 17 Lower 50% | 37 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #606 of 679 | #1802 of 2,471 |
| National rank | #3710 of 4,090 | #10763 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Independent | Local authority |
| Type | All-through | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 2–18 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 574 | 156 |
| Pupils on roll | 574 | 156 |
| Free school meals | – | 26.9% |
| Capacity filled | 71.8% | 86.7% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 20.5 | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 0% | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 0% | – |
| EBacc average points | 0.76 | – |
| A level points per entry | 37.4 | – |
| town | Rochester | Rochester |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | www.kings-rochester.co.uk | www.st-nicholas.medway.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •St Nicholas CEVC Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (37.3 vs 17.3).
- •King's School, Rochester is the larger school with 574 students compared with 156.
- •King's School, Rochester is a independent school while St Nicholas CEVC Primary 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 King's School, Rochester better than St Nicholas CEVC Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), St Nicholas CEVC Primary School ranks higher (37.3 vs 17.3 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 King's School, Rochester and St Nicholas CEVC Primary School?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Rochester and Rochester in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
King's School, Rochester: 574. St Nicholas CEVC Primary School: 156. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do King's School, Rochester and St Nicholas CEVC Primary School rank in South East?
King's School, Rochester is 606th of 679 and St Nicholas CEVC Primary School is 1802nd of 2,471 among all-through schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).