Park Hill Junior School vs St Nicholas CofE Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in West Midlands, England, 1.1 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Park Hill Junior School
Kenilworth · Local authority primary · Ages 7–11
249 students
St Nicholas CofE Primary School
Kenilworth · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
414 students
| Measure | Park Hill Junior School Kenilworth, West Midlands | St Nicholas CofE Primary School Kenilworth, West Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 59 Top 50% | 54 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #579 of 1,690 | #709 of 1,690 |
| National rank | #6008 of 15,697 | #7111 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 7–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 249 | 414 |
| Pupils on roll | 249 | 414 |
| Free school meals | 6.4% | 8.9% |
| Capacity filled | 94.3% | 98.6% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 66% | 64% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 6% | 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 | Kenilworth | Kenilworth |
| region | West Midlands | West Midlands |
| Website | www.parkhilljuniorschool.com | www.st-nicholas-primary.org.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Park Hill Junior School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (59.2 vs 54.0).
- •Park Hill Junior School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (66% vs 64%).
- •Park Hill Junior School does better on ks2: higher standard (6% vs 5%).
- •St Nicholas CofE Primary School is the larger school with 414 students compared with 249.
- •Park Hill Junior School is a local authority school while St Nicholas CofE 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 Park Hill Junior School better than St Nicholas CofE Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Park Hill Junior School ranks higher (59.2 vs 54.0 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 Park Hill Junior School and St Nicholas CofE Primary School?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Kenilworth and Kenilworth in West Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Park Hill Junior School: 249. St Nicholas CofE Primary School: 414. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Park Hill Junior School and St Nicholas CofE Primary School rank in West Midlands?
Park Hill Junior School is 579th of 1,690 and St Nicholas CofE Primary School is 709th of 1,690 among primary schools in West Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).