Arden Grove Infant and Nursery School vs Drayton CofE Junior School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in East of England, England, 2.5 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Arden Grove Infant and Nursery School
Norwich · Academy primary · Ages 3–7
173 students
Drayton CofE Junior School
Norwich · Local authority primary · Ages 7–11
331 students
| Measure | Arden Grove Infant and Nursery School Norwich, East of England | Drayton CofE Junior School Norwich, East of England |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 96 Top 5% | 28 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #37 of 1,872 | #1518 of 1,872 |
| National rank | #255 of 15,697 | #12607 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–7 | Ages 7–11 |
| Students | 173 | 331 |
| Pupils on roll | 173 | 331 |
| Free school meals | 4.6% | 10.9% |
| Capacity filled | 85.6% | 91.9% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 49% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 0% |
| 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.ardengrove.norfolk.sch.uk | www.draytonjunior.norfolk.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •Arden Grove Infant and Nursery School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (95.8 vs 28.0).
- •Drayton CofE Junior School is the larger school with 331 students compared with 173.
- •Arden Grove Infant and Nursery School is a academy school while Drayton CofE Junior 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 Arden Grove Infant and Nursery School better than Drayton CofE Junior School?
On the Success Index (England), Arden Grove Infant and Nursery School ranks higher (95.8 vs 28.0 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 Arden Grove Infant and Nursery School and Drayton CofE Junior School?
About 2.5 km in a straight line, between Norwich and Norwich in East of England.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Arden Grove Infant and Nursery School: 173. Drayton CofE Junior School: 331. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Arden Grove Infant and Nursery School and Drayton CofE Junior School rank in East of England?
Arden Grove Infant and Nursery School is 37th of 1,872 and Drayton CofE Junior School is 1518th of 1,872 among primary schools in East of England on the 2025 Success Index (England).