Bure Valley School vs Colby Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in East of England, England, 4.9 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bure Valley School
Norwich · Local authority primary · Ages 7–11
225 students
Colby Primary School
Norwich · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
140 students
| Measure | Bure Valley School Norwich, East of England | Colby Primary School Norwich, East of England |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 69 Top 50% | 69 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #491 of 1,872 | #488 of 1,872 |
| National rank | #4046 of 15,697 | #4007 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 7–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 225 | 140 |
| Pupils on roll | 225 | 140 |
| Free school meals | 23.6% | 4.3% |
| Capacity filled | 83.3% | 93.3% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 71% | 75% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 19% | 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.burevalleyschool.org.uk | www.colby.norfolk.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (England) scores (69.2 vs 69.4).
- •Colby Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (75% vs 71%).
- •Bure Valley School does better on ks2: higher standard (19% vs 4%).
- •Bure Valley School is the larger school with 225 students compared with 140.
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 Bure Valley School better than Colby Primary 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 Bure Valley School and Colby Primary School?
About 4.9 km in a straight line, between Norwich and Norwich in East of England.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Bure Valley School: 225. Colby Primary School: 140. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Bure Valley School and Colby Primary School rank in East of England?
Bure Valley School is 491st of 1,872 and Colby Primary School is 488th of 1,872 among primary schools in East of England on the 2025 Success Index (England).