Cromer Academy vs Overstrand, the Belfry, Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in East of England, England, 2.2 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Cromer Academy
Cromer · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
665 students
Overstrand, the Belfry, Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School
Cromer · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
130 students
| Measure | Cromer Academy Cromer, East of England | Overstrand, the Belfry, Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School Cromer, East of England |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 66 Top 50% | 55 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #152 of 460 | #833 of 1,872 |
| National rank | #1189 of 4,090 | #6909 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 11–16 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 665 | 130 |
| Pupils on roll | 665 | 130 |
| Free school meals | 25.6% | 9.2% |
| Capacity filled | 92.4% | 92.9% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 65% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 5% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 48.1 | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 59.4% | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 77.4% | – |
| EBacc average points | 4.45 | – |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Cromer | Cromer |
| region | East of England | East of England |
| Website | www.inspirationtrust.org/cromeracademy | www.overstrand.norfolk.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Cromer Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (66.2 vs 55.0).
- •Cromer Academy is the larger school with 665 students compared with 130.
- •Cromer Academy is a academy school while Overstrand, the Belfry, Church of England Voluntary Aided 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 Cromer Academy better than Overstrand, the Belfry, Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Cromer Academy ranks higher (66.2 vs 55.0 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 Cromer Academy and Overstrand, the Belfry, Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School?
About 2.2 km in a straight line, between Cromer and Cromer in East of England.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Cromer Academy: 665. Overstrand, the Belfry, Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School: 130. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Cromer Academy and Overstrand, the Belfry, Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School rank in East of England?
Cromer Academy is 152nd of 460 and Overstrand, the Belfry, Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School is 833rd of 1,872 among secondary schools in East of England on the 2025 Success Index (England).