Colby Primary School vs Swanton Abbott Community Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in East of England, England, 4.7 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
Swanton Abbott Community Primary School
Norwich · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
57 students
| Measure | Colby Primary School Norwich, East of England | Swanton Abbott Community Primary School Norwich, East of England |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 69 Top 50% | 42 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #488 of 1,872 | – |
| National rank | #4007 of 15,697 | – |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 140 | 57 |
| Pupils on roll | 140 | 57 |
| Free school meals | 4.3% | 19.3% |
| Capacity filled | 93.3% | 55.9% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 75% | 46% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 4% | 15% |
| 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.swantonabbott.norfolk.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Colby Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (69.4 vs 41.9).
- •Colby Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (75% vs 46%).
- •Swanton Abbott Community Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (15% vs 4%).
- •Colby Primary School is the larger school with 140 students compared with 57.
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 Swanton Abbott Community Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Colby Primary School ranks higher (69.4 vs 41.9 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 Swanton Abbott Community Primary School?
About 4.7 km in a straight line, between Norwich and Norwich in East of England.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Colby Primary School: 140. Swanton Abbott Community Primary School: 57. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Colby Primary School and Swanton Abbott Community Primary School rank in East of England?
Colby Primary School is 488th of 1,872 and Swanton Abbott Community Primary School is unranked among primary schools in East of England on the 2025 Success Index (England).