Bacton Primary School vs East Ruston Infant School & Nursery
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in East of England, England, 5.0 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bacton Primary School
Norwich · Local authority primary · Ages 2–11
77 students
East Ruston Infant School & Nursery
Norwich · Academy primary · Ages 2–7
37 students
| Measure | Bacton Primary School Norwich, East of England | East Ruston Infant School & Nursery Norwich, East of England |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 17 Lower 50% | 81 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #1738 of 1,872 | – |
| National rank | #14453 of 15,697 | – |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 2–11 | Ages 2–7 |
| Students | 77 | 37 |
| Pupils on roll | 77 | 37 |
| Free school meals | 20.6% | 10% |
| Capacity filled | 73.3% | 74% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 38% | – |
| 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 | Norwich | Norwich |
| region | East of England | East of England |
| Website | www.bacton.norfolk.sch.uk/ | www.eastrustonschool.co.uk |
The verdict
- •East Ruston Infant School & Nursery scores higher on the Success Index (England) (81.1 vs 16.8).
- •Bacton Primary School is the larger school with 77 students compared with 37.
- •Bacton Primary School is a local authority school while East Ruston Infant School & Nursery 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 Bacton Primary School better than East Ruston Infant School & Nursery?
On the Success Index (England), East Ruston Infant School & Nursery ranks higher (81.1 vs 16.8 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 Bacton Primary School and East Ruston Infant School & Nursery?
About 5.0 km in a straight line, between Norwich and Norwich in East of England.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Bacton Primary School: 77. East Ruston Infant School & Nursery: 37. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Bacton Primary School and East Ruston Infant School & Nursery rank in East of England?
Bacton Primary School is 1738th of 1,872 and East Ruston Infant School & Nursery is unranked among primary schools in East of England on the 2025 Success Index (England).