Charles Darwin Primary School vs The Free School Norwich
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in East of England, England, 782 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
The Free School Norwich
Norwich · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
180 students
| Measure | Charles Darwin Primary School Norwich, East of England | The Free School Norwich Norwich, East of England |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 82 Top 25% | 29 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #248 of 1,872 | #1501 of 1,872 |
| National rank | #1913 of 15,697 | #12453 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 2–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 465 | 180 |
| Pupils on roll | 465 | 180 |
| Free school meals | 21.5% | 17.8% |
| Capacity filled | 110.7% | 91.8% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 81% | 46% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 21% | 4% |
| 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.charlesdarwinprimary.org | www.freeschoolnorwich.org.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Charles Darwin Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (81.5 vs 28.9).
- •Charles Darwin Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (81% vs 46%).
- •Charles Darwin Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (21% vs 4%).
- •Charles Darwin Primary School is the larger school with 465 students compared with 180.
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 The Free School Norwich?
On the Success Index (England), Charles Darwin Primary School ranks higher (81.5 vs 28.9 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 The Free School Norwich?
About 782 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. The Free School Norwich: 180. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Charles Darwin Primary School and The Free School Norwich rank in East of England?
Charles Darwin Primary School is 248th of 1,872 and The Free School Norwich is 1501st of 1,872 among primary schools in East of England on the 2025 Success Index (England).