Elmlea Infant School vs St Nicholas Catholic Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South West, England, 104 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Elmlea Infant School
Bristol · Academy primary · Ages 5–7
270 students
St Nicholas Catholic Primary School
Exeter · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
269 students
| Measure | Elmlea Infant School Bristol, South West | St Nicholas Catholic Primary School Exeter, South West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 95 Top 5% | 15 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #29 of 1,695 | #1619 of 1,695 |
| National rank | #345 of 15,697 | #14722 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 5–7 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 270 | 269 |
| Pupils on roll | 270 | 269 |
| Free school meals | 5.2% | 21.6% |
| Capacity filled | 100% | 82.3% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 32% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 0% |
| 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 | Bristol | Exeter |
| region | South West | South West |
| Website | elmleaschools.org.uk | www.st-nicholas-exeter.devon.sch.uk/website |
The verdict
- •Elmlea Infant School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (94.7 vs 14.8).
- •Elmlea Infant School is the larger school with 270 students compared with 269.
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 Elmlea Infant School better than St Nicholas Catholic Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Elmlea Infant School ranks higher (94.7 vs 14.8 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 Elmlea Infant School and St Nicholas Catholic Primary School?
About 104 km in a straight line, between Bristol and Exeter in South West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Elmlea Infant School: 270. St Nicholas Catholic Primary School: 269. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Elmlea Infant School and St Nicholas Catholic Primary School rank in South West?
Elmlea Infant School is 29th of 1,695 and St Nicholas Catholic Primary School is 1619th of 1,695 among primary schools in South West on the 2025 Success Index (England).