Avenue Junior School vs Downfield Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in East of England, England, 136 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Avenue Junior School
Norwich · Local authority primary · Ages 7–11
466 students
Downfield Primary School
Waltham Cross · Local authority primary · Ages 2–11
467 students
| Measure | Avenue Junior School Norwich, East of England | Downfield Primary School Waltham Cross, East of England |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 43 Lower 50% | 19 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1152 of 1,872 | #1703 of 1,872 |
| National rank | #9493 of 15,697 | #14181 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 7–11 | Ages 2–11 |
| Students | 466 | 467 |
| Pupils on roll | 466 | 467 |
| Free school meals | 17.4% | 26.4% |
| Capacity filled | 97.1% | 111.2% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 61% | 22% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 4% | 4% |
| 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 | Waltham Cross |
| region | East of England | East of England |
| Website | www.avenuejuniorschool.org | www.downfield.herts.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •Avenue Junior School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (43.0 vs 18.7).
- •Avenue Junior School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (61% vs 22%).
- •Downfield Primary School is the larger school with 467 students compared with 466.
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 Avenue Junior School better than Downfield Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Avenue Junior School ranks higher (43.0 vs 18.7 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 Avenue Junior School and Downfield Primary School?
About 136 km in a straight line, between Norwich and Waltham Cross in East of England.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Avenue Junior School: 466. Downfield Primary School: 467. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Avenue Junior School and Downfield Primary School rank in East of England?
Avenue Junior School is 1152nd of 1,872 and Downfield Primary School is 1703rd of 1,872 among primary schools in East of England on the 2025 Success Index (England).