Cringleford Prep vs Hethersett Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in East of England, England, 3.4 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Cringleford Prep
Cringleford · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
52 students
Hethersett Academy
Norwich · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
1,250 students
| Measure | Cringleford Prep Cringleford, East of England | Hethersett Academy Norwich, East of England |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 97 Top 5% | 90 Top 10% |
| Region rank | – | #36 of 460 |
| National rank | – | #263 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 11–16 |
| Students | 52 | 1,250 |
| Pupils on roll | 52 | 1,250 |
| Free school meals | 3.8% | 14% |
| Capacity filled | 12.4% | 92.6% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| 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 | Cringleford | Norwich |
| region | East of England | East of England |
| Website | www.cringlefordprep.org.uk/ | www.inspirationtrust.org/hethersettacademy |
The verdict
- •Cringleford Prep scores higher on the Success Index (England) (97.2 vs 89.9).
- •Hethersett Academy is the larger school with 1,250 students compared with 52.
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 Prep better than Hethersett Academy?
On the Success Index (England), Cringleford Prep ranks higher (97.2 vs 89.9 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 Cringleford Prep and Hethersett Academy?
About 3.4 km in a straight line, between Cringleford and Norwich in East of England.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Cringleford Prep: 52. Hethersett Academy: 1,250. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Cringleford Prep and Hethersett Academy rank in East of England?
Cringleford Prep is unranked and Hethersett Academy is 36th of 460 among primary schools in East of England on the 2025 Success Index (England).