St Nicholas Church of England Primary, Hurst vs Waltham St Lawrence Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South East, England, 3.7 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
St Nicholas Church of England Primary, Hurst
Wokingham · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
138 students
Waltham St Lawrence Primary School
Reading · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
148 students
| Measure | St Nicholas Church of England Primary, Hurst Wokingham, South East | Waltham St Lawrence Primary School Reading, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 71 Top 25% | 75 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #686 of 2,471 | #538 of 2,471 |
| National rank | #3728 of 15,697 | #2919 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 138 | 148 |
| Pupils on roll | 138 | 148 |
| Free school meals | 6.5% | 6.8% |
| Capacity filled | 98.6% | 96.1% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 70% | 81% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 10% | 5% |
| 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 | Wokingham | Reading |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | www.st-nicholas.wokingham.sch.uk/ | www.wslprimary.org |
The verdict
- •Waltham St Lawrence Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (75.4 vs 71.0).
- •Waltham St Lawrence Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (81% vs 70%).
- •St Nicholas Church of England Primary, Hurst does better on ks2: higher standard (10% vs 5%).
- •Waltham St Lawrence Primary School is the larger school with 148 students compared with 138.
- •St Nicholas Church of England Primary, Hurst is a academy school while Waltham St Lawrence 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 St Nicholas Church of England Primary, Hurst better than Waltham St Lawrence Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Waltham St Lawrence Primary School ranks higher (75.4 vs 71.0 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 St Nicholas Church of England Primary, Hurst and Waltham St Lawrence Primary School?
About 3.7 km in a straight line, between Wokingham and Reading in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
St Nicholas Church of England Primary, Hurst: 138. Waltham St Lawrence Primary School: 148. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do St Nicholas Church of England Primary, Hurst and Waltham St Lawrence Primary School rank in South East?
St Nicholas Church of England Primary, Hurst is 686th of 2,471 and Waltham St Lawrence Primary School is 538th of 2,471 among primary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).