New Marston Primary School vs St Nicholas' Primary and Nursery School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South East, England, 824 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
New Marston Primary School
Oxford · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
256 students
St Nicholas' Primary and Nursery School
Oxford · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
382 students
| Measure | New Marston Primary School Oxford, South East | St Nicholas' Primary and Nursery School Oxford, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 59 Top 50% | 54 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #1087 of 2,471 | #1263 of 2,471 |
| National rank | #6135 of 15,697 | #7220 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 2–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 256 | 382 |
| Pupils on roll | 256 | 382 |
| Free school meals | 19.6% | 12.7% |
| Capacity filled | 77.6% | 91% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 68% | 57% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 9% | 13% |
| 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 | Oxford | Oxford |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | www.nmps.org.uk | www.stnicholasprimaryschool.org.uk/ |
The verdict
- •New Marston Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (58.6 vs 53.5).
- •New Marston Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (68% vs 57%).
- •St Nicholas' Primary and Nursery School does better on ks2: higher standard (13% vs 9%).
- •St Nicholas' Primary and Nursery School is the larger school with 382 students compared with 256.
- •New Marston Primary School is a academy school while St Nicholas' Primary and Nursery 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 New Marston Primary School better than St Nicholas' Primary and Nursery School?
On the Success Index (England), New Marston Primary School ranks higher (58.6 vs 53.5 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 New Marston Primary School and St Nicholas' Primary and Nursery School?
About 824 m in a straight line, between Oxford and Oxford in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
New Marston Primary School: 256. St Nicholas' Primary and Nursery School: 382. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do New Marston Primary School and St Nicholas' Primary and Nursery School rank in South East?
New Marston Primary School is 1087th of 2,471 and St Nicholas' Primary and Nursery School is 1263rd of 2,471 among primary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).