Beeston Primary School vs Necton VA Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in East of England, England, 6.7 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Beeston Primary School
King's Lynn · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
91 students
Necton VA Primary School
Swaffham · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
198 students
| Measure | Beeston Primary School King's Lynn, East of England | Necton VA Primary School Swaffham, East of England |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 85 Top 10% | 25 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #188 of 1,872 | #1588 of 1,872 |
| National rank | #1434 of 15,697 | #13280 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 91 | 198 |
| Pupils on roll | 91 | 198 |
| Free school meals | 8.8% | 37.4% |
| Capacity filled | 113.8% | 83.9% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 58% |
| 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 | King's Lynn | Swaffham |
| region | East of England | East of England |
| Website | www.beestonprimary.uk/ | www.necton.norfolk.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •Beeston Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (84.9 vs 24.5).
- •Necton VA Primary School is the larger school with 198 students compared with 91.
- •Beeston Primary School is a academy school while Necton VA Primary School is a local authority 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 Beeston Primary School better than Necton VA Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Beeston Primary School ranks higher (84.9 vs 24.5 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 Beeston Primary School and Necton VA Primary School?
About 6.7 km in a straight line, between King's Lynn and Swaffham in East of England.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Beeston Primary School: 91. Necton VA Primary School: 198. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Beeston Primary School and Necton VA Primary School rank in East of England?
Beeston Primary School is 188th of 1,872 and Necton VA Primary School is 1588th of 1,872 among primary schools in East of England on the 2025 Success Index (England).