St Nicholas Church School vs Writhlington School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South West, England, 1.0 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
St Nicholas Church School
Radstock · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
173 students
Writhlington School
Radstock · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
894 students
| Measure | St Nicholas Church School Radstock, South West | Writhlington School Radstock, South West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 20 Lower 50% | 30 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1565 of 1,695 | #311 of 402 |
| National rank | #14056 of 15,697 | #2959 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 11–18 |
| Students | 173 | 894 |
| Pupils on roll | 173 | 894 |
| Free school meals | 39.3% | 26.9% |
| Capacity filled | 41.2% | 57.8% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 37% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 6% | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 40.3 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 26.7% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 55% |
| EBacc average points | – | 3.58 |
| A level points per entry | – | 27.1 |
| town | Radstock | Radstock |
| region | South West | South West |
| Website | www.stnicholasprimaryradstock.co.uk | www.writhlington.org.uk |
The verdict
- •Writhlington School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (30.2 vs 19.6).
- •Writhlington School is the larger school with 894 students compared with 173.
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 School better than Writhlington School?
On the Success Index (England), Writhlington School ranks higher (30.2 vs 19.6 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 St Nicholas Church School and Writhlington School?
About 1.0 km in a straight line, between Radstock and Radstock in South West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
St Nicholas Church School: 173. Writhlington School: 894. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do St Nicholas Church School and Writhlington School rank in South West?
St Nicholas Church School is 1565th of 1,695 and Writhlington School is 311th of 402 among primary schools in South West on the 2025 Success Index (England).