Cecil Gowing Infant School vs Sprowston Community Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in East of England, England, 215 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Cecil Gowing Infant School
Norwich · Local authority primary · Ages 2–7
173 students
Sprowston Community Academy
Norwich · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,702 students
| Measure | Cecil Gowing Infant School Norwich, East of England | Sprowston Community Academy Norwich, East of England |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 78 Top 25% | 49 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #319 of 1,872 | #240 of 460 |
| National rank | #2474 of 15,697 | #2003 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 2–7 | Ages 11–18 |
| Students | 173 | 1,702 |
| Pupils on roll | 173 | 1,702 |
| Free school meals | 11% | 22.1% |
| Capacity filled | 96.1% | 96.3% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 45.0 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 45.2% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 66.1% |
| EBacc average points | – | 3.93 |
| A level points per entry | – | 26.7 |
| town | Norwich | Norwich |
| region | East of England | East of England |
| Website | www.cecilgowinginfant.co.uk/ | – |
The verdict
- •Cecil Gowing Infant School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (77.9 vs 49.3).
- •Sprowston Community Academy is the larger school with 1,702 students compared with 173.
- •Cecil Gowing Infant School is a local authority school while Sprowston Community Academy 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 Cecil Gowing Infant School better than Sprowston Community Academy?
On the Success Index (England), Cecil Gowing Infant School ranks higher (77.9 vs 49.3 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 Cecil Gowing Infant School and Sprowston Community Academy?
About 215 m in a straight line, between Norwich and Norwich in East of England.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Cecil Gowing Infant School: 173. Sprowston Community Academy: 1,702. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Cecil Gowing Infant School and Sprowston Community Academy rank in East of England?
Cecil Gowing Infant School is 319th of 1,872 and Sprowston Community Academy is 240th of 460 among primary schools in East of England on the 2025 Success Index (England).