Barford Primary School vs Hethersett VC Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in East of England, England, 5.1 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Barford Primary School
Norwich · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
87 students
Hethersett VC Primary School
Norwich · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
304 students
| Measure | Barford Primary School Norwich, East of England | Hethersett VC Primary School Norwich, East of England |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 34 Lower 50% | 42 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1384 of 1,872 | #1180 of 1,872 |
| National rank | #11462 of 15,697 | #9732 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 87 | 304 |
| Pupils on roll | 87 | 304 |
| Free school meals | 11.5% | 11.2% |
| Capacity filled | 79.1% | 101.3% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 56% | 58% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 0% | 3% |
| 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.barfordprimary.net | www.hethersettvcprimary.co.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Hethersett VC Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (41.9 vs 33.8).
- •Hethersett VC Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (58% vs 56%).
- •Hethersett VC Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (3% vs 0%).
- •Hethersett VC Primary School is the larger school with 304 students compared with 87.
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 Barford Primary School better than Hethersett VC Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Hethersett VC Primary School ranks higher (41.9 vs 33.8 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 Barford Primary School and Hethersett VC Primary School?
About 5.1 km in a straight line, between Norwich and Norwich in East of England.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Barford Primary School: 87. Hethersett VC Primary School: 304. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Barford Primary School and Hethersett VC Primary School rank in East of England?
Barford Primary School is 1384th of 1,872 and Hethersett VC Primary School is 1180th of 1,872 among primary schools in East of England on the 2025 Success Index (England).