Colby Primary School vs Millfield Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in East of England, England, 4.6 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
Millfield Primary School
North Walsham · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
264 students
| Measure | Colby Primary School Norwich, East of England | Millfield Primary School North Walsham, East of England |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 69 Top 50% | 17 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #488 of 1,872 | #1735 of 1,872 |
| National rank | #4007 of 15,697 | #14399 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 140 | 264 |
| Pupils on roll | 140 | 264 |
| Free school meals | 4.3% | 27.7% |
| Capacity filled | 93.3% | 83.8% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 75% | 46% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 4% | 0% |
| 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 | North Walsham |
| region | East of England | East of England |
| Website | www.colby.norfolk.sch.uk | www.millfieldprimary.school |
The verdict
- •Colby Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (69.4 vs 17.2).
- •Colby Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (75% vs 46%).
- •Colby Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (4% vs 0%).
- •Millfield Primary School is the larger school with 264 students compared with 140.
- •Colby Primary School is a local authority school while Millfield Primary School is a academy 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 Colby Primary School better than Millfield Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Colby Primary School ranks higher (69.4 vs 17.2 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 Colby Primary School and Millfield Primary School?
About 4.6 km in a straight line, between Norwich and North Walsham in East of England.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Colby Primary School: 140. Millfield Primary School: 264. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Colby Primary School and Millfield Primary School rank in East of England?
Colby Primary School is 488th of 1,872 and Millfield Primary School is 1735th of 1,872 among primary schools in East of England on the 2025 Success Index (England).