City Academy Norwich vs Cringleford Prep
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in East of England, England, 2.1 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
City Academy Norwich
Norwich · Academy secondary · Ages 11–19
674 students
Cringleford Prep
Cringleford · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
52 students
| Measure | City Academy Norwich Norwich, East of England | Cringleford Prep Cringleford, East of England |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 15 Lower 50% | 97 Top 5% |
| Region rank | #446 of 460 | – |
| National rank | #3795 of 4,090 | – |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 11–19 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 674 | 52 |
| Pupils on roll | 674 | 52 |
| Free school meals | 57.1% | 3.8% |
| Capacity filled | 61.3% | 12.4% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 35.2 | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 29.6% | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 47.4% | – |
| EBacc average points | 2.91 | – |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Norwich | Cringleford |
| region | East of England | East of England |
| Website | canorwich.org | www.cringlefordprep.org.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Cringleford Prep scores higher on the Success Index (England) (97.2 vs 15.2).
- •City Academy Norwich is the larger school with 674 students compared with 52.
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 City Academy Norwich better than Cringleford Prep?
On the Success Index (England), Cringleford Prep ranks higher (97.2 vs 15.2 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 City Academy Norwich and Cringleford Prep?
About 2.1 km in a straight line, between Norwich and Cringleford in East of England.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
City Academy Norwich: 674. Cringleford Prep: 52. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do City Academy Norwich and Cringleford Prep rank in East of England?
City Academy Norwich is 446th of 460 and Cringleford Prep is unranked among secondary schools in East of England on the 2025 Success Index (England).