Lane Green First School vs St Nicholas Church of England First School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in West Midlands, England, 1.2 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Lane Green First School
Wolverhampton · Local authority primary · Ages 3–9
145 students
St Nicholas Church of England First School
Wolverhampton · Academy primary · Ages 3–9
339 students
| Measure | Lane Green First School Wolverhampton, West Midlands | St Nicholas Church of England First School Wolverhampton, West Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 39 Lower 50% | 88 Top 10% |
| Region rank | #1070 of 1,690 | #84 of 1,690 |
| National rank | #10441 of 15,697 | #1048 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–9 | Ages 3–9 |
| Students | 145 | 339 |
| Pupils on roll | 145 | 339 |
| Free school meals | 26.2% | 7.8% |
| Capacity filled | 96.7% | 113% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| 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 | Wolverhampton | Wolverhampton |
| region | West Midlands | West Midlands |
| Website | www.lanegreen.staffs.sch.uk | www.st-nicholas.staffs.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •St Nicholas Church of England First School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (88.0 vs 38.6).
- •St Nicholas Church of England First School is the larger school with 339 students compared with 145.
- •Lane Green First School is a local authority school while St Nicholas Church of England First 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 Lane Green First School better than St Nicholas Church of England First School?
On the Success Index (England), St Nicholas Church of England First School ranks higher (88.0 vs 38.6 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 Lane Green First School and St Nicholas Church of England First School?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Wolverhampton and Wolverhampton in West Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Lane Green First School: 145. St Nicholas Church of England First School: 339. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Lane Green First School and St Nicholas Church of England First School rank in West Midlands?
Lane Green First School is 1070th of 1,690 and St Nicholas Church of England First School is 84th of 1,690 among primary schools in West Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).