Cawston Church of England Primary Academy vs St Michael's Church of England VA Primary and Nursery School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in East of England, England, 6.2 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Cawston Church of England Primary Academy
Norwich · Academy primary · Ages 5–11
123 students
St Michael's Church of England VA Primary and Nursery School
Norwich · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
127 students
| Measure | Cawston Church of England Primary Academy Norwich, East of England | St Michael's Church of England VA Primary and Nursery School Norwich, East of England |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 18 Lower 50% | 16 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1717 of 1,872 | #1755 of 1,872 |
| National rank | #14266 of 15,697 | #14605 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 5–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 123 | 127 |
| Pupils on roll | 123 | 127 |
| Free school meals | 26.8% | 22.8% |
| Capacity filled | 58.6% | 84.7% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 47% | 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 | Norwich | Norwich |
| region | East of England | East of England |
| Website | www.edenfederation.co.uk | www.pathfinders.norfolk.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •Cawston Church of England Primary Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (18.1 vs 15.7).
- •Cawston Church of England Primary Academy does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (47% vs 38%).
- •St Michael's Church of England VA Primary and Nursery School is the larger school with 127 students compared with 123.
- •Cawston Church of England Primary Academy is a academy school while St Michael's Church of England VA Primary and 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 Cawston Church of England Primary Academy better than St Michael's Church of England VA Primary and Nursery School?
On the Success Index (England), Cawston Church of England Primary Academy ranks higher (18.1 vs 15.7 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 Cawston Church of England Primary Academy and St Michael's Church of England VA Primary and Nursery School?
About 6.2 km in a straight line, between Norwich and Norwich in East of England.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Cawston Church of England Primary Academy: 123. St Michael's Church of England VA Primary and Nursery School: 127. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Cawston Church of England Primary Academy and St Michael's Church of England VA Primary and Nursery School rank in East of England?
Cawston Church of England Primary Academy is 1717th of 1,872 and St Michael's Church of England VA Primary and Nursery School is 1755th of 1,872 among primary schools in East of England on the 2025 Success Index (England).