Bignold Primary School and Nursery vs The Free School Norwich
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in East of England, England, 494 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bignold Primary School and Nursery
Norwich · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
399 students
The Free School Norwich
Norwich · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
180 students
| Measure | Bignold Primary School and Nursery Norwich, East of England | The Free School Norwich Norwich, East of England |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 35 Lower 50% | 29 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1360 of 1,872 | #1501 of 1,872 |
| National rank | #11264 of 15,697 | #12453 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 2–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 399 | 180 |
| Pupils on roll | 399 | 180 |
| Free school meals | 28% | 17.8% |
| Capacity filled | 95% | 91.8% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 57% | 46% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 5% | 4% |
| 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.bignold.greenhousecms.co.uk/ | www.freeschoolnorwich.org.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Bignold Primary School and Nursery scores higher on the Success Index (England) (34.8 vs 28.9).
- •Bignold Primary School and Nursery does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (57% vs 46%).
- •Bignold Primary School and Nursery does better on ks2: higher standard (5% vs 4%).
- •Bignold Primary School and Nursery is the larger school with 399 students compared with 180.
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 Bignold Primary School and Nursery better than The Free School Norwich?
On the Success Index (England), Bignold Primary School and Nursery ranks higher (34.8 vs 28.9 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 Bignold Primary School and Nursery and The Free School Norwich?
About 494 m in a straight line, between Norwich and Norwich in East of England.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Bignold Primary School and Nursery: 399. The Free School Norwich: 180. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Bignold Primary School and Nursery and The Free School Norwich rank in East of England?
Bignold Primary School and Nursery is 1360th of 1,872 and The Free School Norwich is 1501st of 1,872 among primary schools in East of England on the 2025 Success Index (England).