Colby Primary School vs North Walsham High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in East of England, England, 5.7 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
North Walsham High School
North Walsham · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
641 students
| Measure | Colby Primary School Norwich, East of England | North Walsham High School North Walsham, East of England |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 69 Top 50% | 49 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #488 of 1,872 | #244 of 460 |
| National rank | #4007 of 15,697 | #2025 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 11–16 |
| Students | 140 | 641 |
| Pupils on roll | 140 | 641 |
| Free school meals | 4.3% | 33.2% |
| Capacity filled | 93.3% | 67.5% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 75% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 4% | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 45.8 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 42.9% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 69.4% |
| EBacc average points | – | 3.96 |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Norwich | North Walsham |
| region | East of England | East of England |
| Website | www.colby.norfolk.sch.uk | nwhs.uk |
The verdict
- •Colby Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (69.4 vs 48.8).
- •North Walsham High School is the larger school with 641 students compared with 140.
- •Colby Primary School is a local authority school while North Walsham High 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 North Walsham High School?
On the Success Index (England), Colby Primary School ranks higher (69.4 vs 48.8 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 Colby Primary School and North Walsham High School?
About 5.7 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. North Walsham High School: 641. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Colby Primary School and North Walsham High School rank in East of England?
Colby Primary School is 488th of 1,872 and North Walsham High School is 244th of 460 among primary schools in East of England on the 2025 Success Index (England).