Niton Primary School vs St Francis Catholic and Church of England Primary Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South East, England, 4.7 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 Francis Catholic and Church of England Primary Academy
Ventnor · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
161 students
| Measure | Niton Primary School Ventnor, South East | St Francis Catholic and Church of England Primary Academy Ventnor, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 66 Top 50% | 24 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #849 of 2,471 | #2183 of 2,471 |
| National rank | #4710 of 15,697 | #13322 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 5–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 194 | 161 |
| Pupils on roll | 194 | 161 |
| Free school meals | 12.4% | 38.5% |
| Capacity filled | 92.4% | 76.7% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 68% | 53% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 11% | 3% |
| 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 | Ventnor |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | www.nitonprimary.org/ | www.stfrancisventnoracademy.org |
The verdict
- •Niton Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (65.8 vs 24.3).
- •Niton Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (68% vs 53%).
- •Niton Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (11% vs 3%).
- •Niton Primary School is the larger school with 194 students compared with 161.
- •Niton Primary School is a local authority school while St Francis Catholic and Church of England 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 Francis Catholic and Church of England Primary Academy?
On the Success Index (England), Niton Primary School ranks higher (65.8 vs 24.3 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 Niton Primary School and St Francis Catholic and Church of England Primary Academy?
About 4.7 km in a straight line, between Ventnor and Ventnor in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Niton Primary School: 194. St Francis Catholic and Church of England Primary Academy: 161. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Niton Primary School and St Francis Catholic and Church of England Primary Academy rank in South East?
Niton Primary School is 849th of 2,471 and St Francis Catholic and Church of England Primary Academy is 2183rd of 2,471 among primary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).