Buxton Primary School vs Swanton Abbott Community Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in East of England, England, 4.6 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
Swanton Abbott Community Primary School
Norwich · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
57 students
| Measure | Buxton Primary School Norwich, East of England | Swanton Abbott Community Primary School Norwich, East of England |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 34 Lower 50% | 42 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1379 of 1,872 | – |
| National rank | #11437 of 15,697 | – |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 192 | 57 |
| Pupils on roll | 192 | 57 |
| Free school meals | 12% | 19.3% |
| Capacity filled | 91.4% | 55.9% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 48% | 46% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 4% | 15% |
| 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.swantonabbott.norfolk.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Swanton Abbott Community Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (41.9 vs 33.9).
- •Buxton Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (48% vs 46%).
- •Swanton Abbott Community Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (15% vs 4%).
- •Buxton Primary School is the larger school with 192 students compared with 57.
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 Swanton Abbott Community Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Swanton Abbott Community Primary School ranks higher (41.9 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 Swanton Abbott Community Primary School?
About 4.6 km in a straight line, between Norwich and Norwich in East of England.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Buxton Primary School: 192. Swanton Abbott Community Primary School: 57. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Buxton Primary School and Swanton Abbott Community Primary School rank in East of England?
Buxton Primary School is 1379th of 1,872 and Swanton Abbott Community Primary School is unranked among primary schools in East of England on the 2025 Success Index (England).