Bincombe Valley Primary School vs St Nicholas and St Laurence Church of England Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South West, England, 1.4 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bincombe Valley Primary School
Weymouth · Local authority primary · Ages 2–11
291 students
St Nicholas and St Laurence Church of England Primary School
Weymouth · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
213 students
| Measure | Bincombe Valley Primary School Weymouth, South West | St Nicholas and St Laurence Church of England Primary School Weymouth, South West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 32 Lower 50% | 59 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #1311 of 1,695 | #640 of 1,695 |
| National rank | #11901 of 15,697 | #6081 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 2–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 291 | 213 |
| Pupils on roll | 291 | 213 |
| Free school meals | 47.6% | 18.8% |
| Capacity filled | 83.6% | 101.4% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 53% | 67% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 9% | 10% |
| 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 | Weymouth | Weymouth |
| region | South West | South West |
| Website | www.bincombe.dorset.sch.uk | www.stnlwey.dsat.org.uk/ |
The verdict
- •St Nicholas and St Laurence Church of England Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (58.9 vs 31.6).
- •St Nicholas and St Laurence Church of England Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (67% vs 53%).
- •St Nicholas and St Laurence Church of England Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (10% vs 9%).
- •Bincombe Valley Primary School is the larger school with 291 students compared with 213.
- •Bincombe Valley Primary School is a local authority school while St Nicholas and St Laurence Church of England Primary School 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 Bincombe Valley Primary School better than St Nicholas and St Laurence Church of England Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), St Nicholas and St Laurence Church of England Primary School ranks higher (58.9 vs 31.6 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 Bincombe Valley Primary School and St Nicholas and St Laurence Church of England Primary School?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Weymouth and Weymouth in South West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Bincombe Valley Primary School: 291. St Nicholas and St Laurence Church of England Primary School: 213. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Bincombe Valley Primary School and St Nicholas and St Laurence Church of England Primary School rank in South West?
Bincombe Valley Primary School is 1311th of 1,695 and St Nicholas and St Laurence Church of England Primary School is 640th of 1,695 among primary schools in South West on the 2025 Success Index (England).