City Academy Norwich vs Norwich Primary Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in East of England, England, 1.1 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
Norwich Primary Academy
Norwich · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
295 students
| Measure | City Academy Norwich Norwich, East of England | Norwich Primary Academy Norwich, East of England |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 15 Lower 50% | 23 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #446 of 460 | #1621 of 1,872 |
| National rank | #3795 of 4,090 | #13595 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 11–19 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 674 | 295 |
| Pupils on roll | 674 | 295 |
| Free school meals | 57.1% | 52.9% |
| Capacity filled | 61.3% | 70.2% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 49% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 6% |
| 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 | Norwich |
| region | East of England | East of England |
| Website | canorwich.org | www.inspirationtrust.org/norwichprimary |
The verdict
- •Norwich Primary Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (22.6 vs 15.2).
- •City Academy Norwich is the larger school with 674 students compared with 295.
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 Norwich Primary Academy?
On the Success Index (England), Norwich Primary Academy ranks higher (22.6 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 Norwich Primary Academy?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Norwich and Norwich in East of England.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
City Academy Norwich: 674. Norwich Primary Academy: 295. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do City Academy Norwich and Norwich Primary Academy rank in East of England?
City Academy Norwich is 446th of 460 and Norwich Primary Academy is 1621st of 1,872 among secondary schools in East of England on the 2025 Success Index (England).