Salfords Primary School and Nursery vs St Nicolas & St Mary CofE Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South East, England, 42 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Salfords Primary School and Nursery
Redhill · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
381 students
St Nicolas & St Mary CofE Primary School
Shoreham-by-Sea · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
381 students
| Measure | Salfords Primary School and Nursery Redhill, South East | St Nicolas & St Mary CofE Primary School Shoreham-by-Sea, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 72 Top 25% | 71 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #651 of 2,471 | #675 of 2,471 |
| National rank | #3537 of 15,697 | #3654 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 2–11 | Ages 2–11 |
| Students | 381 | 381 |
| Pupils on roll | 381 | 381 |
| Free school meals | 24.4% | 11.5% |
| Capacity filled | 84.7% | 90.7% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 76% | 71% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 14% | 12% |
| 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 | Redhill | Shoreham-by-Sea |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | www.salfordsschool.org | www.stnicolasmary.w-sussex.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (England) scores (72.0 vs 71.4).
- •Salfords Primary School and Nursery does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (76% vs 71%).
- •Salfords Primary School and Nursery does better on ks2: higher standard (14% vs 12%).
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 Salfords Primary School and Nursery better than St Nicolas & St Mary 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 Salfords Primary School and Nursery and St Nicolas & St Mary CofE Primary School?
About 42 km in a straight line, between Redhill and Shoreham-by-Sea in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Salfords Primary School and Nursery: 381. St Nicolas & St Mary CofE Primary School: 381. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Salfords Primary School and Nursery and St Nicolas & St Mary CofE Primary School rank in South East?
Salfords Primary School and Nursery is 651st of 2,471 and St Nicolas & St Mary CofE Primary School is 675th of 2,471 among primary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).