Arden Grove Infant and Nursery School vs Firside Junior School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in East of England, England, 935 m 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
Firside Junior School
Norwich · Academy primary · Ages 7–11
327 students
| Measure | Arden Grove Infant and Nursery School Norwich, East of England | Firside Junior School Norwich, East of England |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 96 Top 5% | 55 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #37 of 1,872 | #843 of 1,872 |
| National rank | #255 of 15,697 | #6998 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–7 | Ages 7–11 |
| Students | 173 | 327 |
| Pupils on roll | 173 | 327 |
| Free school meals | 4.6% | 14.1% |
| Capacity filled | 85.6% | 94.5% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 71% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 1% |
| 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.wensumtrust.org.uk/firsidejunior |
The verdict
- •Arden Grove Infant and Nursery School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (95.8 vs 54.5).
- •Firside Junior School is the larger school with 327 students compared with 173.
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 Firside Junior School?
On the Success Index (England), Arden Grove Infant and Nursery School ranks higher (95.8 vs 54.5 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 Arden Grove Infant and Nursery School and Firside Junior School?
About 935 m 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. Firside Junior School: 327. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Arden Grove Infant and Nursery School and Firside Junior School rank in East of England?
Arden Grove Infant and Nursery School is 37th of 1,872 and Firside Junior School is 843rd of 1,872 among primary schools in East of England on the 2025 Success Index (England).