Charles Darwin Primary School vs Jane Austen College
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in East of England, England, 873 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Charles Darwin Primary School
Norwich · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
465 students
Jane Austen College
Norwich · Academy secondary · Ages 11–19
1,085 students
| Measure | Charles Darwin Primary School Norwich, East of England | Jane Austen College Norwich, East of England |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 82 Top 25% | 76 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #248 of 1,872 | #91 of 460 |
| National rank | #1913 of 15,697 | #746 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 2–11 | Ages 11–19 |
| Students | 465 | 1,085 |
| Pupils on roll | 465 | 1,085 |
| Free school meals | 21.5% | 27.6% |
| Capacity filled | 110.7% | 98.6% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 81% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 21% | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 53.7 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 64.2% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 75.6% |
| EBacc average points | – | 5.25 |
| A level points per entry | – | 40.0 |
| town | Norwich | Norwich |
| region | East of England | East of England |
| Website | www.charlesdarwinprimary.org | www.inspirationtrust.org/janeaustencollege |
The verdict
- •Charles Darwin Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (81.5 vs 76.0).
- •Jane Austen College is the larger school with 1,085 students compared with 465.
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 Charles Darwin Primary School better than Jane Austen College?
On the Success Index (England), Charles Darwin Primary School ranks higher (81.5 vs 76.0 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 Charles Darwin Primary School and Jane Austen College?
About 873 m in a straight line, between Norwich and Norwich in East of England.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Charles Darwin Primary School: 465. Jane Austen College: 1,085. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Charles Darwin Primary School and Jane Austen College rank in East of England?
Charles Darwin Primary School is 248th of 1,872 and Jane Austen College is 91st of 460 among primary schools in East of England on the 2025 Success Index (England).