Colby Primary School vs John of Gaunt Infant and Nursery School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in East of England, England, 4.9 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Colby Primary School
Norwich · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
140 students
John of Gaunt Infant and Nursery School
Norwich · Local authority primary · Ages 2–7
204 students
| Measure | Colby Primary School Norwich, East of England | John of Gaunt Infant and Nursery School Norwich, East of England |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 69 Top 50% | 82 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #488 of 1,872 | #239 of 1,872 |
| National rank | #4007 of 15,697 | #1850 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 2–7 |
| Students | 140 | 204 |
| Pupils on roll | 140 | 204 |
| Free school meals | 4.3% | 9.7% |
| Capacity filled | 93.3% | 87.9% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 75% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 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.colby.norfolk.sch.uk | www.johngaunt.norfolk.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •John of Gaunt Infant and Nursery School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (82.1 vs 69.4).
- •John of Gaunt Infant and Nursery School is the larger school with 204 students compared with 140.
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 Colby Primary School better than John of Gaunt Infant and Nursery School?
On the Success Index (England), John of Gaunt Infant and Nursery School ranks higher (82.1 vs 69.4 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 Colby Primary School and John of Gaunt Infant and Nursery School?
About 4.9 km in a straight line, between Norwich and Norwich in East of England.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Colby Primary School: 140. John of Gaunt Infant and Nursery School: 204. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Colby Primary School and John of Gaunt Infant and Nursery School rank in East of England?
Colby Primary School is 488th of 1,872 and John of Gaunt Infant and Nursery School is 239th of 1,872 among primary schools in East of England on the 2025 Success Index (England).