Mile Oak Primary School vs St Nicolas 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.
Mile Oak Primary School
Brighton · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
342 students
St Nicolas CofE Primary School
Brighton · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
416 students
| Measure | Mile Oak Primary School Brighton, South East | St Nicolas CofE Primary School Brighton, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 34 Lower 50% | 33 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1910 of 2,471 | #1932 of 2,471 |
| National rank | #11445 of 15,697 | #11600 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 342 | 416 |
| Pupils on roll | 342 | 416 |
| Free school meals | 30.1% | 18% |
| Capacity filled | 81.4% | 95.4% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 58% | 59% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 4% | 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 | Brighton | Brighton |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | www.mileoakschool.co.uk | www.stnicolas.brighton-hove.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (England) scores (33.9 vs 33.2).
- •St Nicolas CofE Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (59% vs 58%).
- •Mile Oak Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (4% vs 0%).
- •St Nicolas CofE Primary School is the larger school with 416 students compared with 342.
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 Mile Oak Primary School better than St Nicolas CofE Primary School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (England). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Mile Oak Primary School and St Nicolas CofE Primary School?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Brighton and Brighton in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Mile Oak Primary School: 342. St Nicolas CofE Primary School: 416. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Mile Oak Primary School and St Nicolas CofE Primary School rank in South East?
Mile Oak Primary School is 1910th of 2,471 and St Nicolas CofE Primary School is 1932nd of 2,471 among primary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).