Barford Primary School vs Little Melton Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in East of England, England, 4.9 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
Little Melton Primary School
Norwich · Local authority primary · Ages 5–11
119 students
| Measure | Barford Primary School Norwich, East of England | Little Melton Primary School Norwich, East of England |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 34 Lower 50% | 61 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #1384 of 1,872 | #689 of 1,872 |
| National rank | #11462 of 15,697 | #5651 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 5–11 |
| Students | 87 | 119 |
| Pupils on roll | 87 | 119 |
| Free school meals | 11.5% | 12.6% |
| Capacity filled | 79.1% | 100% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 56% | 61% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 0% | 17% |
| 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.littlemeltonprimaryschool.co.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Little Melton Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (61.0 vs 33.8).
- •Little Melton Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (61% vs 56%).
- •Little Melton Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (17% vs 0%).
- •Little Melton Primary School is the larger school with 119 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 Little Melton Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Little Melton Primary School ranks higher (61.0 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 Little Melton Primary School?
About 4.9 km in a straight line, between Norwich and Norwich in East of England.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Barford Primary School: 87. Little Melton Primary School: 119. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Barford Primary School and Little Melton Primary School rank in East of England?
Barford Primary School is 1384th of 1,872 and Little Melton Primary School is 689th of 1,872 among primary schools in East of England on the 2025 Success Index (England).