City of Norwich School, An Ormiston Academy vs Town Close Co-Educational Preparatory School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in East of England, England, 880 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
City of Norwich School, An Ormiston Academy
Norwich · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,685 students
Town Close Co-Educational Preparatory School
Norwich · Independent all-through · Ages 2–14
428 students
| Measure | City of Norwich School, An Ormiston Academy Norwich, East of England | Town Close Co-Educational Preparatory School Norwich, East of England |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 65 Top 50% | – Not rated |
| Region rank | #161 of 460 | – |
| National rank | #1255 of 4,090 | – |
| Sector | Academy | Independent |
| Type | Secondary | All-through |
| Year range | Ages 11–18 | Ages 2–14 |
| Students | 1,685 | 428 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,685 | 428 |
| Free school meals | 28.3% | – |
| Capacity filled | 96% | 77% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 50.4 | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 52.9% | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 75.3% | – |
| EBacc average points | 4.21 | – |
| A level points per entry | 34.8 | – |
| town | Norwich | Norwich |
| region | East of England | East of England |
| Website | www.cns-school.org/ | www.townclose.com |
The verdict
- •City of Norwich School, An Ormiston Academy is the larger school with 1,685 students compared with 428.
- •City of Norwich School, An Ormiston Academy is a academy school while Town Close Co-Educational Preparatory School is a independent 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 of Norwich School, An Ormiston Academy better than Town Close Co-Educational Preparatory School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (England). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are City of Norwich School, An Ormiston Academy and Town Close Co-Educational Preparatory School?
About 880 m in a straight line, between Norwich and Norwich in East of England.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
City of Norwich School, An Ormiston Academy: 1,685. Town Close Co-Educational Preparatory School: 428. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do City of Norwich School, An Ormiston Academy and Town Close Co-Educational Preparatory School rank in East of England?
City of Norwich School, An Ormiston Academy is 161st of 460 and Town Close Co-Educational Preparatory School is unranked among secondary schools in East of England on the 2025 Success Index (England).