Cringleford CE VA Primary School vs Hethersett Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in East of England, England, 3.6 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Cringleford CE VA Primary School
Norwich · Local authority primary · Ages 5–11
458 students
Hethersett Academy
Norwich · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
1,250 students
| Measure | Cringleford CE VA Primary School Norwich, East of England | Hethersett Academy Norwich, East of England |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 79 Top 25% | 90 Top 10% |
| Region rank | #305 of 1,872 | #36 of 460 |
| National rank | #2355 of 15,697 | #263 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 5–11 | Ages 11–16 |
| Students | 458 | 1,250 |
| Pupils on roll | 458 | 1,250 |
| Free school meals | 11.4% | 14% |
| Capacity filled | 109% | 92.6% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 83% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 8% | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 59.0 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 71.3% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 86.5% |
| EBacc average points | – | 5.67 |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Norwich | Norwich |
| region | East of England | East of England |
| Website | www.cringleford.norfolk.sch.uk | www.inspirationtrust.org/hethersettacademy |
The verdict
- •Hethersett Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (89.9 vs 78.6).
- •Hethersett Academy is the larger school with 1,250 students compared with 458.
- •Cringleford CE VA Primary School is a local authority school while Hethersett Academy 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 Cringleford CE VA Primary School better than Hethersett Academy?
On the Success Index (England), Hethersett Academy ranks higher (89.9 vs 78.6 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 Cringleford CE VA Primary School and Hethersett Academy?
About 3.6 km in a straight line, between Norwich and Norwich in East of England.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Cringleford CE VA Primary School: 458. Hethersett Academy: 1,250. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Cringleford CE VA Primary School and Hethersett Academy rank in East of England?
Cringleford CE VA Primary School is 305th of 1,872 and Hethersett Academy is 36th of 460 among primary schools in East of England on the 2025 Success Index (England).