City Academy Norwich vs West Earlham Junior School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in East of England, England, 565 m 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
West Earlham Junior School
Norwich · Local authority primary · Ages 7–11
239 students
| Measure | City Academy Norwich Norwich, East of England | West Earlham Junior School Norwich, East of England |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 15 Lower 50% | 13 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #446 of 460 | #1810 of 1,872 |
| National rank | #3795 of 4,090 | #14957 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 11–19 | Ages 7–11 |
| Students | 674 | 239 |
| Pupils on roll | 674 | 239 |
| Free school meals | 57.1% | 53.6% |
| Capacity filled | 61.3% | 99.6% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 38% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 3% |
| 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.wejs.co.uk/ |
The verdict
- •City Academy Norwich scores higher on the Success Index (England) (15.2 vs 12.8).
- •City Academy Norwich is the larger school with 674 students compared with 239.
- •City Academy Norwich is a academy school while West Earlham Junior School is a local authority school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 West Earlham Junior School?
On the Success Index (England), City Academy Norwich ranks higher (15.2 vs 12.8 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 West Earlham Junior School?
About 565 m in a straight line, between Norwich and Norwich in East of England.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
City Academy Norwich: 674. West Earlham Junior School: 239. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do City Academy Norwich and West Earlham Junior School rank in East of England?
City Academy Norwich is 446th of 460 and West Earlham Junior School is 1810th of 1,872 among secondary schools in East of England on the 2025 Success Index (England).