Astley Primary School vs Hindringham Church of England Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in East of England, England, 8.0 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Astley Primary School
Melton Constable · Academy primary · Ages 5–11
200 students
Hindringham Church of England Primary School
Fakenham · Local authority primary · Ages 5–11
35 students
| Measure | Astley Primary School Melton Constable, East of England | Hindringham Church of England Primary School Fakenham, East of England |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 14 Lower 50% | 86 Top 10% |
| Region rank | #1779 of 1,872 | – |
| National rank | #14758 of 15,697 | – |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 5–11 | Ages 5–11 |
| Students | 200 | 35 |
| Pupils on roll | 200 | 35 |
| Free school meals | 27% | 8.6% |
| Capacity filled | 95.2% | 50% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 39% | – |
| 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 | Melton Constable | Fakenham |
| region | East of England | East of England |
| Website | www.astleyprimary.org.uk | www.hindringham.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •Hindringham Church of England Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (85.7 vs 14.4).
- •Astley Primary School is the larger school with 200 students compared with 35.
- •Astley Primary School is a academy school while Hindringham Church of England 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 Astley Primary School better than Hindringham Church of England Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Hindringham Church of England Primary School ranks higher (85.7 vs 14.4 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 Astley Primary School and Hindringham Church of England Primary School?
About 8.0 km in a straight line, between Melton Constable and Fakenham in East of England.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Astley Primary School: 200. Hindringham Church of England Primary School: 35. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Astley Primary School and Hindringham Church of England Primary School rank in East of England?
Astley Primary School is 1779th of 1,872 and Hindringham Church of England Primary School is unranked among primary schools in East of England on the 2025 Success Index (England).