Burrowmoor Primary Academy vs Firside Junior School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in East of England, England, 81 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Burrowmoor Primary Academy
March · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
326 students
Firside Junior School
Norwich · Academy primary · Ages 7–11
327 students
| Measure | Burrowmoor Primary Academy March, East of England | Firside Junior School Norwich, East of England |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 8 Lower 50% | 55 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #1862 of 1,872 | #843 of 1,872 |
| National rank | #15447 of 15,697 | #6998 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 2–11 | Ages 7–11 |
| Students | 326 | 327 |
| Pupils on roll | 326 | 327 |
| Free school meals | 43.2% | 14.1% |
| Capacity filled | 67.9% | 94.5% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 32% | 71% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 0% | 1% |
| 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 | March | Norwich |
| region | East of England | East of England |
| Website | burrowmoor.net | www.wensumtrust.org.uk/firsidejunior |
The verdict
- •Firside Junior School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (54.5 vs 7.7).
- •Firside Junior School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (71% vs 32%).
- •Firside Junior School does better on ks2: higher standard (1% vs 0%).
- •Firside Junior School is the larger school with 327 students compared with 326.
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 Burrowmoor Primary Academy better than Firside Junior School?
On the Success Index (England), Firside Junior School ranks higher (54.5 vs 7.7 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 Burrowmoor Primary Academy and Firside Junior School?
About 81 km in a straight line, between March and Norwich in East of England.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Burrowmoor Primary Academy: 326. Firside Junior School: 327. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Burrowmoor Primary Academy and Firside Junior School rank in East of England?
Burrowmoor Primary Academy is 1862nd of 1,872 and Firside Junior School is 843rd of 1,872 among primary schools in East of England on the 2025 Success Index (England).