Bluebell Primary School vs City Academy Norwich
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in East of England, England, 480 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bluebell Primary School
Norwich · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
201 students
City Academy Norwich
Norwich · Academy secondary · Ages 11–19
674 students
| Measure | Bluebell Primary School Norwich, East of England | City Academy Norwich Norwich, East of England |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 19 Lower 50% | 15 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1698 of 1,872 | #446 of 460 |
| National rank | #14147 of 15,697 | #3795 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 11–19 |
| Students | 201 | 674 |
| Pupils on roll | 201 | 674 |
| Free school meals | 53.5% | 57.1% |
| Capacity filled | 95.7% | 61.3% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 56% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 0% | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 35.2 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 29.6% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 47.4% |
| EBacc average points | – | 2.91 |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Norwich | Norwich |
| region | East of England | East of England |
| Website | www.bps-edu.co.uk | canorwich.org |
The verdict
- •Bluebell Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (18.9 vs 15.2).
- •City Academy Norwich is the larger school with 674 students compared with 201.
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 Bluebell Primary School better than City Academy Norwich?
On the Success Index (England), Bluebell Primary School ranks higher (18.9 vs 15.2 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 Bluebell Primary School and City Academy Norwich?
About 480 m in a straight line, between Norwich and Norwich in East of England.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Bluebell Primary School: 201. City Academy Norwich: 674. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Bluebell Primary School and City Academy Norwich rank in East of England?
Bluebell Primary School is 1698th of 1,872 and City Academy Norwich is 446th of 460 among primary schools in East of England on the 2025 Success Index (England).