Carleton Rode Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School vs Old Buckenham High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in East of England, England, 4.8 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Carleton Rode Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School
Norwich · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
59 students
Old Buckenham High School
Attleborough · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
501 students
| Measure | Carleton Rode Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School Norwich, East of England | Old Buckenham High School Attleborough, East of England |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 16 Lower 50% | 30 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | – | #361 of 460 |
| National rank | – | #2951 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 11–16 |
| Students | 59 | 501 |
| Pupils on roll | 59 | 501 |
| Free school meals | 16.9% | 26% |
| Capacity filled | 76.6% | 87.1% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 13% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 0% | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 37.8 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 29.3% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 52.4% |
| EBacc average points | – | 3.53 |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Norwich | Attleborough |
| region | East of England | East of England |
| Website | www.carletonrode-primary.norfolk.sch.uk/ | www.obhs.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Old Buckenham High School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (30.3 vs 16.0).
- •Old Buckenham High School is the larger school with 501 students compared with 59.
- •Carleton Rode Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School is a local authority school while Old Buckenham High 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 Carleton Rode Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School better than Old Buckenham High School?
On the Success Index (England), Old Buckenham High School ranks higher (30.3 vs 16.0 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 Carleton Rode Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School and Old Buckenham High School?
About 4.8 km in a straight line, between Norwich and Attleborough in East of England.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Carleton Rode Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School: 59. Old Buckenham High School: 501. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Carleton Rode Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School and Old Buckenham High School rank in East of England?
Carleton Rode Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School is unranked and Old Buckenham High School is 361st of 460 among primary schools in East of England on the 2025 Success Index (England).