Cringleford Prep vs Hethersett VC Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary 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 VC Primary School
Norwich · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
304 students
| Measure | Cringleford Prep Cringleford, East of England | Hethersett VC Primary School Norwich, East of England |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 97 Top 5% | 42 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | – | #1180 of 1,872 |
| National rank | – | #9732 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 52 | 304 |
| Pupils on roll | 52 | 304 |
| Free school meals | 3.8% | 11.2% |
| Capacity filled | 12.4% | 101.3% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 58% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 3% |
| 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 | Cringleford | Norwich |
| region | East of England | East of England |
| Website | www.cringlefordprep.org.uk/ | www.hethersettvcprimary.co.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Cringleford Prep scores higher on the Success Index (England) (97.2 vs 41.9).
- •Hethersett VC Primary School is the larger school with 304 students compared with 52.
- •Cringleford Prep is a academy school while Hethersett VC Primary School is a local authority 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 Prep better than Hethersett VC Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Cringleford Prep ranks higher (97.2 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 Cringleford Prep and Hethersett VC Primary School?
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 VC Primary School: 304. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Cringleford Prep and Hethersett VC Primary School rank in East of England?
Cringleford Prep is unranked and Hethersett VC Primary School is 1180th of 1,872 among primary schools in East of England on the 2025 Success Index (England).