Bignold Primary School and Nursery vs Town Close Co-Educational Preparatory School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in East of England, England, 738 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
Town Close Co-Educational Preparatory School
Norwich · Independent all-through · Ages 2–14
428 students
| Measure | Bignold Primary School and Nursery Norwich, East of England | Town Close Co-Educational Preparatory School Norwich, East of England |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 35 Lower 50% | – Not rated |
| Region rank | #1360 of 1,872 | – |
| National rank | #11264 of 15,697 | – |
| Sector | Academy | Independent |
| Type | Primary | All-through |
| Year range | Ages 2–11 | Ages 2–14 |
| Students | 399 | 428 |
| Pupils on roll | 399 | 428 |
| Free school meals | 28% | – |
| Capacity filled | 95% | 77% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 57% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 5% | – |
| 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.townclose.com |
The verdict
- •Town Close Co-Educational Preparatory School is the larger school with 428 students compared with 399.
- •Bignold Primary School and Nursery is a academy school while Town Close Co-Educational Preparatory School is a independent 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 Bignold Primary School and Nursery better than Town Close Co-Educational Preparatory School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (England). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Bignold Primary School and Nursery and Town Close Co-Educational Preparatory School?
About 738 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. Town Close Co-Educational Preparatory School: 428. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Bignold Primary School and Nursery and Town Close Co-Educational Preparatory School rank in East of England?
Bignold Primary School and Nursery is 1360th of 1,872 and Town Close Co-Educational Preparatory School is unranked among primary schools in East of England on the 2025 Success Index (England).