Buxton Primary School vs Coltishall Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in East of England, England, 4.7 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Buxton Primary School
Norwich · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
192 students
Coltishall Primary School
Norwich · Local authority primary · Ages 5–11
213 students
| Measure | Buxton Primary School Norwich, East of England | Coltishall Primary School Norwich, East of England |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 34 Lower 50% | 47 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1379 of 1,872 | #1030 of 1,872 |
| National rank | #11437 of 15,697 | #8559 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 5–11 |
| Students | 192 | 213 |
| Pupils on roll | 192 | 213 |
| Free school meals | 12% | 11.7% |
| Capacity filled | 91.4% | 101.4% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 48% | 67% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 4% | 0% |
| 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.buxtonschool.co.uk | www.coltishall.norfolk.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •Coltishall Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (47.4 vs 33.9).
- •Coltishall Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (67% vs 48%).
- •Buxton Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (4% vs 0%).
- •Coltishall Primary School is the larger school with 213 students compared with 192.
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 Buxton Primary School better than Coltishall Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Coltishall Primary School ranks higher (47.4 vs 33.9 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 Buxton Primary School and Coltishall Primary School?
About 4.7 km in a straight line, between Norwich and Norwich in East of England.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Buxton Primary School: 192. Coltishall Primary School: 213. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Buxton Primary School and Coltishall Primary School rank in East of England?
Buxton Primary School is 1379th of 1,872 and Coltishall Primary School is 1030th of 1,872 among primary schools in East of England on the 2025 Success Index (England).