Saxon Primary School vs St Nicholas CofE Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South East, England, 842 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Saxon Primary School
Shepperton · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
420 students
St Nicholas CofE Primary School
Shepperton · Local authority primary · Ages 5–11
539 students
| Measure | Saxon Primary School Shepperton, South East | St Nicholas CofE Primary School Shepperton, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 53 Top 50% | 50 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1296 of 2,471 | #1376 of 2,471 |
| National rank | #7391 of 15,697 | #7905 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 2–11 | Ages 5–11 |
| Students | 420 | 539 |
| Pupils on roll | 420 | 539 |
| Free school meals | 22.6% | 13.9% |
| Capacity filled | 88.2% | 95.6% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 66% | 63% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 8% | 6% |
| 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 | Shepperton | Shepperton |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | www.saxonprimary.co.uk | www.stnicholas-shepperton.co.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Saxon Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (52.8 vs 50.4).
- •Saxon Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (66% vs 63%).
- •Saxon Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (8% vs 6%).
- •St Nicholas CofE Primary School is the larger school with 539 students compared with 420.
- •Saxon Primary School is a academy school while St Nicholas CofE Primary 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 Saxon Primary School better than St Nicholas CofE Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Saxon Primary School ranks higher (52.8 vs 50.4 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 Saxon Primary School and St Nicholas CofE Primary School?
About 842 m in a straight line, between Shepperton and Shepperton in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Saxon Primary School: 420. St Nicholas CofE Primary School: 539. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Saxon Primary School and St Nicholas CofE Primary School rank in South East?
Saxon Primary School is 1296th of 2,471 and St Nicholas CofE Primary School is 1376th of 2,471 among primary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).