Caister Junior School vs Northgate Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in East of England, England, 3.5 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Caister Junior School
Great Yarmouth · Local authority primary · Ages 7–11
324 students
Northgate Primary School
Great Yarmouth · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
425 students
| Measure | Caister Junior School Great Yarmouth, East of England | Northgate Primary School Great Yarmouth, East of England |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 51 Top 50% | 10 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #926 of 1,872 | #1845 of 1,872 |
| National rank | #7709 of 15,697 | #15247 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 7–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 324 | 425 |
| Pupils on roll | 324 | 425 |
| Free school meals | 33% | 38.3% |
| Capacity filled | 90% | 101.2% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 71% | 37% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 5% | 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 | Great Yarmouth | Great Yarmouth |
| region | East of England | East of England |
| Website | c2cfed.org/junior/ | www.northgateprimary.norfolk.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •Caister Junior School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (51.2 vs 10.1).
- •Caister Junior School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (71% vs 37%).
- •Caister Junior School does better on ks2: higher standard (5% vs 0%).
- •Northgate Primary School is the larger school with 425 students compared with 324.
- •Caister Junior School is a local authority school while Northgate Primary School is a academy school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 Caister Junior School better than Northgate Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Caister Junior School ranks higher (51.2 vs 10.1 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 Caister Junior School and Northgate Primary School?
About 3.5 km in a straight line, between Great Yarmouth and Great Yarmouth in East of England.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Caister Junior School: 324. Northgate Primary School: 425. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Caister Junior School and Northgate Primary School rank in East of England?
Caister Junior School is 926th of 1,872 and Northgate Primary School is 1845th of 1,872 among primary schools in East of England on the 2025 Success Index (England).