Cecil Gowing Infant School vs Sprowston Junior School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in East of England, England, 824 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 Junior School
Norwich · Local authority primary · Ages 7–11
175 students
| Measure | Cecil Gowing Infant School Norwich, East of England | Sprowston Junior School Norwich, East of England |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 78 Top 25% | 25 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #319 of 1,872 | #1586 of 1,872 |
| National rank | #2474 of 15,697 | #13264 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 2–7 | Ages 7–11 |
| Students | 173 | 175 |
| Pupils on roll | 173 | 175 |
| Free school meals | 11% | 29.1% |
| Capacity filled | 96.1% | 72.9% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 52% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 2% |
| 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.cecilgowinginfant.co.uk/ | www.sprowstonjunior.norfolk.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •Cecil Gowing Infant School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (77.9 vs 24.6).
- •Sprowston Junior School is the larger school with 175 students compared with 173.
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 Junior School?
On the Success Index (England), Cecil Gowing Infant School ranks higher (77.9 vs 24.6 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 Junior School?
About 824 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 Junior School: 175. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Cecil Gowing Infant School and Sprowston Junior School rank in East of England?
Cecil Gowing Infant School is 319th of 1,872 and Sprowston Junior School is 1586th of 1,872 among primary schools in East of England on the 2025 Success Index (England).