Niton Primary School vs St Blasius Shanklin CofE Primary Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South East, England, 8.6 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Niton Primary School
Ventnor · Local authority primary · Ages 5–11
194 students
St Blasius Shanklin CofE Primary Academy
Shanklin · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
181 students
| Measure | Niton Primary School Ventnor, South East | St Blasius Shanklin CofE Primary Academy Shanklin, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 66 Top 50% | 21 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #849 of 2,471 | #2264 of 2,471 |
| National rank | #4710 of 15,697 | #13857 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 5–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 194 | 181 |
| Pupils on roll | 194 | 181 |
| Free school meals | 12.4% | 29.8% |
| Capacity filled | 92.4% | 86.2% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 68% | 40% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 11% | 4% |
| 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 | Ventnor | Shanklin |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | www.nitonprimary.org/ | www.stblasiusacademy.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Niton Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (65.8 vs 20.8).
- •Niton Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (68% vs 40%).
- •Niton Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (11% vs 4%).
- •Niton Primary School is the larger school with 194 students compared with 181.
- •Niton Primary School is a local authority school while St Blasius Shanklin CofE Primary Academy is a academy 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 Niton Primary School better than St Blasius Shanklin CofE Primary Academy?
On the Success Index (England), Niton Primary School ranks higher (65.8 vs 20.8 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 Niton Primary School and St Blasius Shanklin CofE Primary Academy?
About 8.6 km in a straight line, between Ventnor and Shanklin in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Niton Primary School: 194. St Blasius Shanklin CofE Primary Academy: 181. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Niton Primary School and St Blasius Shanklin CofE Primary Academy rank in South East?
Niton Primary School is 849th of 2,471 and St Blasius Shanklin CofE Primary Academy is 2264th of 2,471 among primary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).