Carleton Rode Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School vs Old Buckenham Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in East of England, England, 5.0 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 Primary School
Attleborough · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
184 students
| Measure | Carleton Rode Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School Norwich, East of England | Old Buckenham Primary School Attleborough, East of England |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 16 Lower 50% | 42 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | – | #1187 of 1,872 |
| National rank | – | #9798 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 2–11 |
| Students | 59 | 184 |
| Pupils on roll | 59 | 184 |
| Free school meals | 16.9% | 16.8% |
| Capacity filled | 76.6% | 87.6% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 13% | 65% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 0% | 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 | Attleborough |
| region | East of England | East of England |
| Website | www.carletonrode-primary.norfolk.sch.uk/ | – |
The verdict
- •Old Buckenham Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (41.6 vs 16.0).
- •Old Buckenham Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (65% vs 13%).
- •Old Buckenham Primary School is the larger school with 184 students compared with 59.
- •Carleton Rode Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School is a local authority school while Old Buckenham 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 Carleton Rode Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School better than Old Buckenham Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Old Buckenham Primary School ranks higher (41.6 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 Primary School?
About 5.0 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 Primary School: 184. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Carleton Rode Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School and Old Buckenham Primary School rank in East of England?
Carleton Rode Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School is unranked and Old Buckenham Primary School is 1187th of 1,872 among primary schools in East of England on the 2025 Success Index (England).