Nettlestone Primary School vs St Helens Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South East, England, 1.7 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Nettlestone Primary School
Seaview · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
215 students
St Helens Primary School
Ryde · Local authority primary · Ages 5–11
96 students
| Measure | Nettlestone Primary School Seaview, South East | St Helens Primary School Ryde, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 57 Top 50% | 20 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1135 of 2,471 | #2291 of 2,471 |
| National rank | #6405 of 15,697 | #14041 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 5–11 |
| Students | 215 | 96 |
| Pupils on roll | 215 | 96 |
| Free school meals | 10.7% | 22.9% |
| Capacity filled | 102.4% | 91.4% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 62% | 47% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 10% | 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 | Seaview | Ryde |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | www.nettlestoneprimaryschool.co.uk | www.sthelenspri.iow.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •Nettlestone Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (57.3 vs 19.7).
- •Nettlestone Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (62% vs 47%).
- •Nettlestone Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (10% vs 0%).
- •Nettlestone Primary School is the larger school with 215 students compared with 96.
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 Nettlestone Primary School better than St Helens Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Nettlestone Primary School ranks higher (57.3 vs 19.7 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 Nettlestone Primary School and St Helens Primary School?
About 1.7 km in a straight line, between Seaview and Ryde in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Nettlestone Primary School: 215. St Helens Primary School: 96. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Nettlestone Primary School and St Helens Primary School rank in South East?
Nettlestone Primary School is 1135th of 2,471 and St Helens Primary School is 2291st of 2,471 among primary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).