Freethorpe Community Primary and Nursery School
🇬🇧 Official data · 2025Norwich, East of England NR13 3NZ · Norfolk
#1365 of 1,872 primary schools in East of England
#11303 of 15,697 nationally
About Freethorpe Community Primary and Nursery School
Freethorpe Community Primary and Nursery School is a local authority primary located in Norwich, in the Norfolk local authority of East of England, England. It caters for Ages 2–11. In 2025 it enrolled 176 students. Community, voluntary-aided, voluntary-controlled and foundation schools maintained by the local authority; free to attend.
Its Success Index (England) is 34.6 out of 100, placing it in the lower 50% of primary schools in England and 1365th of 1,872 ranked primary schools in East of England. Its strongest component is community advantage (fewer pupils on free school meals) (59th percentile), and its weakest is ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (19th percentile).
Other published figures: pupils on roll 176; capacity filled 87.1%.
There are 172 schools in Norwich; Freethorpe Community Primary and Nursery School ranks 109th of 167 scored schools there.
Success Index (England) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against primary schools across England.
- KS2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (35%)50%
- KS2: higher standard (20%)6%
- KS2: reading progress (10%)–
- KS2: maths progress (10%)–
- Progress 8 (20%)–
- Attainment 8 (30%)–
- Grade 5+ in English & maths (15%)–
- A level points per entry (10%)–
- Community advantage (fewer pupils on free school meals) (15%)17.2%
The Success Index (England) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for Freethorpe Community Primary and Nursery School by the official sources.
- Pupils on roll
- 176
- Number of pupils in the latest school census.
- Free school meals
- 17.2%
- Percentage of pupils eligible for free school meals.
- Capacity filled
- 87.1%
- Pupils on roll as a share of the school's reported capacity.
- KS2 expected standard (RWM)
- 50%
- Share of pupils meeting the expected standard in reading, writing and maths.
- KS2 higher standard (RWM)
- 6%
- Share of pupils reaching the higher standard in reading, writing and maths.
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Schools near Freethorpe Community Primary and Nursery School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (England).
Reedham Primary School
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92 students · 3.2 km away
Lingwood Primary Academy
Lingwood · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
208 students · 6.0 km away
Acle Church of England Primary Academy
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197 students · 6.0 km away
Acle Academy
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709 students · 6.1 km away
Thurlton Primary School
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69 students · 6.5 km away
Langley School
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356 students · 7.4 km away
Moorlands CofE Primary Academy
Great Yarmouth · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
282 students · 7.4 km away
Hobart High School
Norwich · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
673 students · 8.3 km away
Loddon Junior School
Norwich · Academy primary · Ages 7–11
189 students · 8.3 km away
Loddon Infant and Nursery School
Norwich · Academy primary · Ages 3–7
135 students · 8.3 km away
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Frequently asked questions
Is Freethorpe Community Primary and Nursery School a good school?
Freethorpe Community Primary and Nursery School has a Success Index (England) of 34.6 out of 100 (Lower 50% of primary schools in England) and ranks #1365 of 1,872 in East of England. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does Freethorpe Community Primary and Nursery School rank in East of England?
Freethorpe Community Primary and Nursery School ranks #1365 of 1,872 primary schools in East of England and #11303 of 15,697 nationally on the Success Index (England) (2025 data).
How many students attend Freethorpe Community Primary and Nursery School?
Freethorpe Community Primary and Nursery School had 176 students in 2025.
Is Freethorpe Community Primary and Nursery School a primary school or a secondary school?
Freethorpe Community Primary and Nursery School is classified as a primary covering Ages 2–11. It is a local authority school.
What other schools are near Freethorpe Community Primary and Nursery School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Freethorpe Community Primary and Nursery School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (England) and distance, and can be compared side by side.