Avenue Junior School vs Nelson Infant School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in East of England, England, 1.2 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
Nelson Infant School
Norwich · Academy primary · Ages 3–7
137 students
| Measure | Avenue Junior School Norwich, East of England | Nelson Infant School Norwich, East of England |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 43 Lower 50% | 14 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1152 of 1,872 | #1780 of 1,872 |
| National rank | #9493 of 15,697 | #14761 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 7–11 | Ages 3–7 |
| Students | 466 | 137 |
| Pupils on roll | 466 | 137 |
| Free school meals | 17.4% | 43.8% |
| Capacity filled | 97.1% | 76.1% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 61% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 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 | Norwich |
| region | East of England | East of England |
| Website | www.avenuejuniorschool.org | www.nelsoninfant.org.uk |
The verdict
- •Avenue Junior School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (43.0 vs 14.4).
- •Avenue Junior School is the larger school with 466 students compared with 137.
- •Avenue Junior School is a local authority school while Nelson Infant School 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 Avenue Junior School better than Nelson Infant School?
On the Success Index (England), Avenue Junior School ranks higher (43.0 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 Avenue Junior School and Nelson Infant School?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Norwich and Norwich in East of England.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Avenue Junior School: 466. Nelson Infant School: 137. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Avenue Junior School and Nelson Infant School rank in East of England?
Avenue Junior School is 1152nd of 1,872 and Nelson Infant School is 1780th of 1,872 among primary schools in East of England on the 2025 Success Index (England).