Admirals Academy vs Norwich Road Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in East of England, England, 994 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Admirals Academy
Thetford · Academy primary · Ages 7–11
201 students
Norwich Road Academy
Thetford · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
317 students
| Measure | Admirals Academy Thetford, East of England | Norwich Road Academy Thetford, East of England |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 39 Lower 50% | 36 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1263 of 1,872 | #1345 of 1,872 |
| National rank | #10364 of 15,697 | #11090 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 7–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 201 | 317 |
| Pupils on roll | 201 | 317 |
| Free school meals | 25.4% | 28.7% |
| Capacity filled | 55.8% | 67.2% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 57% | 58% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 7% | 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 | Thetford | Thetford |
| region | East of England | East of England |
| Website | www.admiralsacademy.co.uk | www.norwichroadacademy.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Admirals Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (38.9 vs 35.8).
- •Norwich Road Academy does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (58% vs 57%).
- •Admirals Academy does better on ks2: higher standard (7% vs 5%).
- •Norwich Road Academy is the larger school with 317 students compared with 201.
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 Admirals Academy better than Norwich Road Academy?
On the Success Index (England), Admirals Academy ranks higher (38.9 vs 35.8 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 Admirals Academy and Norwich Road Academy?
About 994 m in a straight line, between Thetford and Thetford in East of England.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Admirals Academy: 201. Norwich Road Academy: 317. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Admirals Academy and Norwich Road Academy rank in East of England?
Admirals Academy is 1263rd of 1,872 and Norwich Road Academy is 1345th of 1,872 among primary schools in East of England on the 2025 Success Index (England).