Angel Road Junior School vs Magdalen Gates Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in East of England, England, 542 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Angel Road Junior School
Norwich · Academy primary · Ages 7–11
192 students
Magdalen Gates Primary School
Norwich · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
194 students
| Measure | Angel Road Junior School Norwich, East of England | Magdalen Gates Primary School Norwich, East of England |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 45 Lower 50% | 39 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1095 of 1,872 | #1275 of 1,872 |
| National rank | #9122 of 15,697 | #10461 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 7–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 192 | 194 |
| Pupils on roll | 192 | 194 |
| Free school meals | 36.5% | 25% |
| Capacity filled | 53.3% | 92.4% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 68% | 62% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 4% | 3% |
| 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 | Norwich | Norwich |
| region | East of England | East of England |
| Website | www.angelroadschools.org.uk | www.magdalengates.norfolk.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Angel Road Junior School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (44.7 vs 38.5).
- •Angel Road Junior School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (68% vs 62%).
- •Angel Road Junior School does better on ks2: higher standard (4% vs 3%).
- •Magdalen Gates Primary School is the larger school with 194 students compared with 192.
- •Angel Road Junior School is a academy school while Magdalen Gates Primary School is a local authority 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 Angel Road Junior School better than Magdalen Gates Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Angel Road Junior School ranks higher (44.7 vs 38.5 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 Angel Road Junior School and Magdalen Gates Primary School?
About 542 m in a straight line, between Norwich and Norwich in East of England.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Angel Road Junior School: 192. Magdalen Gates Primary School: 194. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Angel Road Junior School and Magdalen Gates Primary School rank in East of England?
Angel Road Junior School is 1095th of 1,872 and Magdalen Gates Primary School is 1275th of 1,872 among primary schools in East of England on the 2025 Success Index (England).