St Mary's College Voluntary Catholic Academy vs St Nicholas Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Yorkshire and the Humber, England, 663 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
St Mary's College Voluntary Catholic Academy
Hull · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
2,485 students
St Nicholas Primary School
Kingston-upon-Hull · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
199 students
| Measure | St Mary's College Voluntary Catholic Academy Hull, Yorkshire and the Humber | St Nicholas Primary School Kingston-upon-Hull, Yorkshire and the Humber |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 79 Top 25% | 83 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #44 of 366 | #142 of 1,636 |
| National rank | #662 of 4,090 | #1753 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 11–18 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 2,485 | 199 |
| Pupils on roll | 2,485 | 199 |
| Free school meals | 20.7% | 22.1% |
| Capacity filled | 103.5% | 94.8% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 85% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 19% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 54.9 | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 62.1% | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 77.5% | – |
| EBacc average points | 5.23 | – |
| A level points per entry | 37.1 | – |
| town | Hull | Kingston-upon-Hull |
| region | Yorkshire and the Humber | Yorkshire and the Humber |
| Website | www.smchull.org | www.saintnicholasprimary.org.uk |
The verdict
- •St Nicholas Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (82.8 vs 78.8).
- •St Mary's College Voluntary Catholic Academy is the larger school with 2,485 students compared with 199.
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 Mary's College Voluntary Catholic Academy better than St Nicholas Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), St Nicholas Primary School ranks higher (82.8 vs 78.8 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 St Mary's College Voluntary Catholic Academy and St Nicholas Primary School?
About 663 m in a straight line, between Hull and Kingston-upon-Hull in Yorkshire and the Humber.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
St Mary's College Voluntary Catholic Academy: 2,485. St Nicholas Primary School: 199. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do St Mary's College Voluntary Catholic Academy and St Nicholas Primary School rank in Yorkshire and the Humber?
St Mary's College Voluntary Catholic Academy is 44th of 366 and St Nicholas Primary School is 142nd of 1,636 among secondary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber on the 2025 Success Index (England).