Castle Acre Church of England Primary Academy vs Heartwood CofE VC Primary & Nursery School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in East of England, England, 6.8 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Castle Acre Church of England Primary Academy
King's Lynn · Academy primary · Ages 5–11
86 students
Heartwood CofE VC Primary & Nursery School
Swaffham · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
241 students
| Measure | Castle Acre Church of England Primary Academy King's Lynn, East of England | Heartwood CofE VC Primary & Nursery School Swaffham, East of England |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 10 Lower 50% | 12 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1844 of 1,872 | #1823 of 1,872 |
| National rank | #15242 of 15,697 | #15067 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 5–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 86 | 241 |
| Pupils on roll | 86 | 241 |
| Free school meals | 34.9% | 33.3% |
| Capacity filled | 111.7% | 100.4% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 33% | 38% |
| 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 | King's Lynn | Swaffham |
| region | East of England | East of England |
| Website | www.castleacre.dneat.org | www.heartwood.norfolk.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •Heartwood CofE VC Primary & Nursery School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (11.8 vs 10.1).
- •Heartwood CofE VC Primary & Nursery School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (38% vs 33%).
- •Heartwood CofE VC Primary & Nursery School is the larger school with 241 students compared with 86.
- •Castle Acre Church of England Primary Academy is a academy school while Heartwood CofE VC Primary & Nursery School is a local authority 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 Castle Acre Church of England Primary Academy better than Heartwood CofE VC Primary & Nursery School?
On the Success Index (England), Heartwood CofE VC Primary & Nursery School ranks higher (11.8 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 Castle Acre Church of England Primary Academy and Heartwood CofE VC Primary & Nursery School?
About 6.8 km in a straight line, between King's Lynn and Swaffham in East of England.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Castle Acre Church of England Primary Academy: 86. Heartwood CofE VC Primary & Nursery School: 241. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Castle Acre Church of England Primary Academy and Heartwood CofE VC Primary & Nursery School rank in East of England?
Castle Acre Church of England Primary Academy is 1844th of 1,872 and Heartwood CofE VC Primary & Nursery School is 1823rd of 1,872 among primary schools in East of England on the 2025 Success Index (England).