Bawdeswell Community Primary School vs North Elmham Church of England Primary Academy & Nursery
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in East of England, England, 5.5 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bawdeswell Community Primary School
Dereham · Academy primary · Ages 5–11
85 students
North Elmham Church of England Primary Academy & Nursery
Dereham · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
60 students
| Measure | Bawdeswell Community Primary School Dereham, East of England | North Elmham Church of England Primary Academy & Nursery Dereham, East of England |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 28 Lower 50% | 12 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1527 of 1,872 | #1817 of 1,872 |
| National rank | #12668 of 15,697 | #15008 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 5–11 | Ages 2–11 |
| Students | 85 | 60 |
| Pupils on roll | 85 | 60 |
| Free school meals | 22.4% | 28.3% |
| Capacity filled | 81% | 57.1% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 18% | 33% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 9% | 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 | Dereham | Dereham |
| region | East of England | East of England |
| Website | www.bawdeswellprimary.org.uk | – |
The verdict
- •Bawdeswell Community Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (27.7 vs 12.3).
- •North Elmham Church of England Primary Academy & Nursery does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (33% vs 18%).
- •Bawdeswell Community Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (9% vs 0%).
- •Bawdeswell Community Primary School is the larger school with 85 students compared with 60.
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 Bawdeswell Community Primary School better than North Elmham Church of England Primary Academy & Nursery?
On the Success Index (England), Bawdeswell Community Primary School ranks higher (27.7 vs 12.3 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 Bawdeswell Community Primary School and North Elmham Church of England Primary Academy & Nursery?
About 5.5 km in a straight line, between Dereham and Dereham in East of England.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Bawdeswell Community Primary School: 85. North Elmham Church of England Primary Academy & Nursery: 60. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Bawdeswell Community Primary School and North Elmham Church of England Primary Academy & Nursery rank in East of England?
Bawdeswell Community Primary School is 1527th of 1,872 and North Elmham Church of England Primary Academy & Nursery is 1817th of 1,872 among primary schools in East of England on the 2025 Success Index (England).