Ashleigh Primary School and Nursery, Wymondham vs Hethersett Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in East of England, England, 4.5 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Ashleigh Primary School and Nursery, Wymondham
Wymondham · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
434 students
Hethersett Academy
Norwich · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
1,250 students
| Measure | Ashleigh Primary School and Nursery, Wymondham Wymondham, East of England | Hethersett Academy Norwich, East of England |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 90 Top 10% | 90 Top 10% |
| Region rank | #109 of 1,872 | #36 of 460 |
| National rank | #824 of 15,697 | #263 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 11–16 |
| Students | 434 | 1,250 |
| Pupils on roll | 434 | 1,250 |
| Free school meals | 15.2% | 14% |
| Capacity filled | 90.4% | 92.6% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 89% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 25% | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 59.0 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 71.3% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 86.5% |
| EBacc average points | – | 5.67 |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Wymondham | Norwich |
| region | East of England | East of England |
| Website | www.ashleighprimary.com | www.inspirationtrust.org/hethersettacademy |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (England) scores (89.8 vs 89.9).
- •Hethersett Academy is the larger school with 1,250 students compared with 434.
- •Ashleigh Primary School and Nursery, Wymondham is a local authority school while Hethersett Academy is a academy 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 Ashleigh Primary School and Nursery, Wymondham better than Hethersett Academy?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (England). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Ashleigh Primary School and Nursery, Wymondham and Hethersett Academy?
About 4.5 km in a straight line, between Wymondham and Norwich in East of England.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Ashleigh Primary School and Nursery, Wymondham: 434. Hethersett Academy: 1,250. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Ashleigh Primary School and Nursery, Wymondham and Hethersett Academy rank in East of England?
Ashleigh Primary School and Nursery, Wymondham is 109th of 1,872 and Hethersett Academy is 36th of 460 among primary schools in East of England on the 2025 Success Index (England).